Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects ProLink PRC2402M routers running V1.0.18 or older. The reported flaw can let an attacker reset the administrative interface password, which could lead to loss of router control if the management interface is reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize quickly if these routers manage business connectivity or are internet-exposed. The issue can affect administrative control, but urgency depends on whether the affected model and firmware exist in your environment.
Technical view
The public CVE states that the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary permits administrative password reset on affected ProLink PRC2402M firmware. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, patch version, or vendor remediation detail.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for organizations still using ProLink PRC2402M routers on V1.0.18 or older, especially where the administrative interface is accessible from untrusted networks. The CVE record does not provide CPEs or broader affected-product metadata.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the supplied bundle, and no provided source states active exploitation. A public vulnerability write-up is referenced, so defenders should assume technical details may be available, but exploit use in the wild is not evidenced here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and the referenced public write-up. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit confirmation, and remediation details. Avoid expanding scope beyond PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older without vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any ProLink PRC2402M routers and record firmware versions.
- Check ProLink or device supplier guidance for fixed firmware or replacement advice.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted management networks only.
- Remove administrative interfaces from direct internet exposure.
- Rotate administrative credentials after remediation or device replacement.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed PRC2402M device runs V1.0.18 or older.
- Verify administrative interfaces are unreachable from the public internet.
- Review recent router configuration changes and password reset activity.
- Confirm compensating access controls are enforced on management paths.
- Track vendor guidance because the supplied sources do not name a fix.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ayrx.me/prolink-prc2402m-multiple-vulnerabilities/#sysinit-password-resetCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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