Description
Incorrect access control in the EEPROM component of Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9160 & RIS-9260 Roadside Units (RSUs) v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 allows attackers to replace password hashes stored in the EEPROM with hashes of their own, leading to the escalation of privileges to root.
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 | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/922.htmlTechnical Description
- https://phrack.org/issues/72/16_mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kapsch.net/_Resources/Persistent/3d251a8445e0bf50093903ad70b3dbed34dec7e7/KTC-CVS_RIS-9260_DataSheet.pdfBroken Link
- https://www.kapsch.net/_Resources/Persistent/55fb8d0fb279262809eac88d457894db1b3efcd5/Kapsch_RIS-9160_Datasheet_EN.pdfProduct
- https://www.kapsch.net/enProduct
- https://www.kapsch.net/en/press/releases/ktc-20200813-pr-enProduct
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 26, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified