PT-2022-15272 · Tcl · Tcl Linkhub Mesh Wi-Fi

Carl Hurd · Published 2022-08-05 · Updated 2022-08-08 · CVE-2022-22144

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions TCL LinkHub Mesh Wi-Fi MS1G 00 01.00 14

Description A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the libcommonprod.so prod change root passwd functionality. This functionality is called during system startup, resulting in a known root password. An attacker does not need to take any action to trigger this issue.

Recommendations For TCL LinkHub Mesh Wi-Fi MS1G 00 01.00 14, consider disabling the prod change root passwd functionality in the libcommonprod.so library until a patch is available. Restrict access to the root account to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-22144

Affected Products

Tcl Linkhub Mesh Wi-Fi

References · 4

• 🔥 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1459 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22144 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-22144 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/47677 · Telegram Post