VDB-301896 · Submit #521038 · CVE-2025-2921

Netis WF-2404 1.1.124EN /etc/passwd default password

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netis WF-2404 1.1.124EN. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /etc/passwd. The manipulation with the input Realtek results in default password. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-2921. An attack on the physical device is feasible. Additionally, an exploit exists. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netis WF-2404 1.1.124EN. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/passwd. The manipulation with the input value Realtek leads to a default password vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1393. The product uses default passwords for potentially critical functionality. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at scoozi.substack.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-2921. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at scoozi.substack.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Netis

Name

WF-2404

Version

1.1.124EN

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default password
CWE: CWE-1393
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/28/2025 🔍
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03/28/2025 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: scoozi.substack.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-2921 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2921
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301896
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/28/2025 12:53
Changes: 03/28/2025 12:53 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: scoozi
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #521038: Netis WF-2404 Router Firmware Version: APR-R4A4-V1.1.124EN-Netis(WF-2404),2010.12.14 16:18. Use of Weak Hash (by scoozi)