Four-Faith Fiasco: Critical Router Flaw Exposes 15,000 Devices to Hackers!
CVE-2024-12856 is a severe vulnerability affecting Four-Faith routers, allowing remote code execution via the /apply.cgi endpoint. With over 15,000 devices at risk due to default credentials, attackers can install malware and disrupt networks. Update firmware and change passwords immediately to safeguard your internet traffic director from becoming an unwitting accomplice.
Hot Take:
Four-Faith routers: the gift that keeps on giving… to hackers! These devices might as well come with a neon sign that says “Hack me! I’m easy!” With 15,000 of these routers out there, it’s like a hacker’s version of Black Friday. Someone call a firmware update, stat!
Key Points:
- Critical vulnerability CVE-2024-12856 affects Four-Faith routers, enabling remote code execution.
- Exploitation involves the /apply.cgi endpoint and adj_time_year parameter.
- Approximately 15,000 devices are vulnerable due to default credentials.
- Vulnerability allows malware installation, data theft, and network chaos.
- Firmware updates and Suricata rules are recommended for mitigation.
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