Description
XWEB EVO through 5.8.8 contains a predictable credential generation vulnerability that allows attackers to derive the Linux root password by computing a fixed prefix combined with a daily password value. Attackers can calculate the deterministic root credential, which before 5.7.0 was identical across all units and from 5.7.0 onward remains derivable from the MAC-based daily password, to gain unauthorized root access to the underlying operating system. This product line reached it's end of service date in March 2026.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Copeland | XWEB EVO | <= 5.8.8 |
References
- https://webapps.copeland.com/Dixell/Pages/SystemSoftwareUpdate
- https://webapps.copeland.com/dixell/Content/Pages/AdvertisingMaterials/ProductNews/XWEB%20EVO%20EoS%20-%20Product_Bulletin_March_2026.pdf
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dixell-copeland-xweb-evo-predictable-root-password-generation
- https://www.vulncheck.com/blog/copeland-xweb-evo-unauthenticated-root
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 12, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 13, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred