Seeedstudio ReSpeaker Core Default Weak Password Vulnerability Analysis

Critical Vulnerability Information Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Type: Insecure Default Password Affected Product: seeedstudio ReSpeaker Core - based on MT7688 and OpenWRT Affected Version: ramips-openwrt-latest-LinkIt7688-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin Attack Type: Remote Attack Vector: Unauthorized login via network-accessible services or management interface using default credentials (root/root) Impact: - Privilege Escalation - Information Disclosure - Potential Code Execution Vulnerability Details Affected Component: Files, user authentication mechanism (/etc/shadow) CVE ID: Pending (CVE application in progress) Discoverer: xxricardoxkk (xxricardoxkk@gmail.com) Firmware: seeedstudio ReSpeaker Core Resources Discovery Process By analyzing the firmware file (ramips-openwrt-latest-LinkIt7688-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin), the /etc/shadow file under the squashfs-root directory was extracted. The MD5 hash password was cracked using John the Ripper, revealing the weak password "root" for the root user. Reproduction Steps 1. Extract the firmware image. 2. Locate the /etc/shadow file within the squashfs-root directory. 3. Use password cracking tools (e.g., John the Ripper) to crack the MD5 hash for the root user. 4. Attempt to log in to the device’s management interface or other network-accessible services using the cracked password. Impact Attackers can gain full administrative control by logging in as root with the password "root". Access to sensitive configuration data, potential exposure of network details, modification of device settings, or execution of arbitrary code, leading to further network compromises.

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Seeedstudio ReSpeaker Core Default Weak Password Vulnerability Analysis

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