CVE-2024-36080

Description

Westermo EDW-100 devices through 2024-05-03 have a hidden root user account with a hardcoded password that cannot be changed. NOTE: this is a serial-to-Ethernet converter that should not be placed at the edge of the network.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.westermo.com/-/media/Files/Cyber-security/westermo_sa_EDW-100_24-05.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36080?
CVE-2024-36080 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36080?
To fix CVE-2024-36080, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-36080 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36080 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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