Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE reports a hardcoded root password issue in TOTOLINK CP900L firmware v4.1.5cu.798_B20221228. If an attacker can reach the device and meet the stated low-privilege precondition, they may gain root access. That creates full confidentiality, integrity, and availability risk for the device.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for environments using the named TOTOLINK firmware, especially if devices are remotely reachable. The business concern is full device compromise, but evidence for active exploitation is not provided in the bundle.
Technical view
CVE-2024-35395 is a CWE-259 hardcoded password flaw in /etc/shadow.sample for TOTOLINK CP900L v4.1.5cu.798_B20221228. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations or users running the identified TOTOLINK CP900L firmware. Risk is highest where device management or login surfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not provide broader affected-version ranges or CPE data.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is still serious because root access on a network device can enable device takeover, traffic interception, configuration changes, or service disruption.
Researcher notes
The record’s affected section is not populated with structured vendor, product, version, or CPE data, so scope should be verified from the CVE description and reference. No official patch details are included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Check TOTOLINK guidance for fixed firmware, replacement, or official mitigation advice.
- Remove internet exposure for affected device management services.
- Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Retire or isolate affected devices if no vendor fix is available.
- Monitor for unexpected root logins or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory TOTOLINK CP900L devices and record firmware versions.
- Flag devices running v4.1.5cu.798_B20221228 as affected.
- Review firewall rules for exposed management or login interfaces.
- Check device logs for unexpected root authentication activity.
- Validate remediation against vendor guidance when available.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/blob/main/TOTOLINK%20CP900L/HardcodeRoot/README.mdCVE reference, mitre
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Use of Hard-coded Password
Use of Hard-coded Password represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.