CVE-2023-33744 in RoomCast TA-2400
Summary
by MITRE • 07/28/2023
TeleAdapt RoomCast TA-2400 1.0 through 3.1 suffers from Use of a Hard-coded Password (PIN): 385521, 843646, and 592671.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/06/2026
The TeleAdapt RoomCast TA-2400 series devices present a critical security vulnerability through the use of hard-coded passwords that persist across multiple firmware versions from 1.0 through 3.1. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-259 weakness category, specifically addressing the use of hard-coded credentials that should never be included in software or firmware deployments. The affected device models utilize predetermined PIN values of 385521, 843646, and 592671, which represent a fundamental failure in authentication security design and implementation. These hardcoded credentials create a persistent backdoor access mechanism that remains unchanged regardless of system updates or security configurations.
The technical flaw manifests as a hardcoded authentication mechanism within the device firmware that bypasses normal user authentication procedures. This vulnerability represents a severe configuration management failure where security credentials are embedded directly into the software code rather than being dynamically generated or securely stored. The presence of these specific PIN values 385521, 843646, and 592671 creates a universal access point across all affected firmware versions, making the exploitation process straightforward and predictable for any attacker with knowledge of these values. This weakness directly violates security best practices and industry standards such as those outlined in the NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
Operationally, this vulnerability exposes the RoomCast TA-2400 devices to immediate unauthorized access threats that could result in complete system compromise and potential network infiltration. Attackers can leverage these hardcoded credentials to gain administrative access to the device, potentially enabling them to modify device configurations, access network communications, or use the device as a pivot point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The impact extends beyond individual device compromise to potentially affect entire conference room ecosystems and corporate networks where these devices are deployed. This vulnerability aligns with the ATT&CK technique T1078.004 - Valid Accounts: Default Accounts, which describes how adversaries can use default or well-known credentials to establish persistence and access systems.
The exploitation of this vulnerability requires minimal technical skill and provides attackers with immediate administrative privileges, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where these devices are commonly deployed. Organizations using these devices face significant risks including data exfiltration, unauthorized surveillance, and potential network lateral movement through the compromised device. The vulnerability affects not only the device's local security but also introduces potential risks for connected systems and network infrastructure. Mitigation strategies should include immediate firmware updates where available, network segmentation to isolate these devices, and implementation of network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper credential management and the necessity of avoiding hardcoded authentication values in embedded systems and network appliances.