Description
Improper physical access control and use of hard-coded credentials in /etc/passwd permits an attacker with physical access to obtain a root shell via an unprotected UART port on the device. The same port exposes an unauthenticated Das U-Boot BIOS shell.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Phicomm Routers | K3C |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-01Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-01Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 10, 2022
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified