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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1408 affects Beetel 777VR1 broadband routers running firmware 01.00.09 or 01.00.09_55. The issue involves weak password requirements exposed through the device’s UART interface. The attacker needs physical access and exploitation is described as difficult, making business urgency low unless these routers are physically accessible to untrusted people.
Executive priority
Low priority for most environments because exploitation requires physical access and is rated low severity. Prioritize action where routers are in public, customer-accessible, or poorly controlled areas.
Technical view
VulDB describes a CWE-521 weak password requirements issue in the Beetel 777VR1 UART Interface. CVSS 3.1 is 2.0, with physical attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact. Public exploit material is referenced, but the CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Beetel 777VR1 devices on firmware 01.00.09 or 01.00.09_55 where an attacker can physically access the device UART interface.
Exploitation context
The sources state the exploit is public and could be used, but exploitation is difficult and requires physical device targeting. No provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The affected code path is listed as unknown within the UART Interface. The vendor reportedly did not respond. Public exploit material exists, but this assessment avoids weaponization details and does not infer broader product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Beetel 777VR1 routers and record firmware versions.
- Restrict physical access to routers, especially in shared or public locations.
- Check Beetel or service-provider guidance for updated firmware or replacement options.
- Consider replacing affected devices if no supported remediation is available.
- Monitor vendor advisories because the source says the vendor did not respond.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Beetel 777VR1 devices are deployed.
- Verify firmware is 01.00.09, 01.00.09_55, or another version.
- Review physical security controls around installed routers.
- Check vendor or ISP portals for firmware updates or notices.
- Document compensating controls if affected devices cannot be updated.
Public sources used
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- Low
- CVSS
- 2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R0.51.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
2LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-342797 | Beetel 777VR1 UART weak passwordCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-342797 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #739384 | Beetel Beetel 777VR1 Broadband Router Firmware Version: V01.00.09 / V01.00.09_55 CWE-521 — Weak Password RequirementsCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://gist.github.com/raghav20232023/9c51cbd91f3798b1c10f3f30fb631633CVE reference · exploit
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Weak Password Requirements
Weak Password Requirements represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.