CVE-2023-6198
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a hard-coded credentials vulnerability in Baicells Snap Router BaiCE_BMI on EP3011 devices. Attackers can use these embedded credentials to gain unauthorized access to affected routers. Organizations using these Baicells devices are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Baicells Snap Router BaiCE_BMI on EP3011
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of router allowing traffic interception, network pivoting, device reconfiguration, and potential lateral movement into connected networks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized administrative access to router leading to network disruption, configuration changes, and potential credential harvesting from connected devices.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if devices are behind firewalls, not internet-facing, and network segmentation prevents lateral movement from compromised routers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Hard-coded credentials make exploitation trivial once identified; no authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.baicells.com
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check Baicells website for firmware updates addressing hard-coded credentials. If available, download and apply firmware update following vendor instructions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Change Default Credentials
allManually change all default passwords on affected routers to strong, unique credentials.
Login to router admin interface
Navigate to user/password settings
Change all passwords to strong alternatives
Network Segmentation
allIsolate affected routers in separate network segments to limit potential lateral movement.
Configure firewall rules to restrict router access
Implement VLAN segmentation
Apply network access controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove affected devices from internet-facing positions immediately
- Implement strict network access controls and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to authenticate to router using known/default credentials; check if credentials can be changed from defaults.Check Version:
Check router web interface or CLI for firmware version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that default credentials no longer work and strong unique passwords are required for authentication.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Multiple login attempts from unusual sources
- Configuration changes from unexpected IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected administrative access to router management interfaces
- Traffic patterns suggesting router compromise
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" (event_type="authentication" AND result="success") AND user IN ["admin", "root", default_usernames]