CVE-2020-26097 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE involves the firmware of PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615, which prior to 2020-10-28, embeds default credentials for root access via telnet, potentially allowing remote root access to the device.

Understanding CVE-2020-26097

This vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

What is CVE-2020-26097?

The firmware of PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615 before 2020-10-28 contains default credentials for root access via telnet, enabling potential remote root access to the device.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26097

Exposing telnet on the Internet could lead to unauthorized remote root access on the affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26097

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Default credentials for root access via telnet are embedded in the firmware of PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected systems: PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615
Versions: Firmware versions before 2020-10-28

Exploitation Mechanism

By exposing telnet on the Internet, attackers can potentially gain remote root access to the vulnerable devices.

Mitigation and Prevention

Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2020-26097.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable telnet access on the affected devices.
Change default credentials to strong, unique passwords.
Implement network segmentation to restrict access to vulnerable devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware to the latest version.
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Follow security best practices to secure network devices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability in the firmware.