CVE-2026-1162
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on UTT HiPER 810 routers by exploiting a buffer overflow in the password change function. Attackers can gain full control of affected devices without authentication. Organizations using UTT HiPER 810 routers with version 1.7.4-141218 are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- UTT HiPER 810
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise leading to network infiltration, data exfiltration, and use as pivot point for lateral movement.
Likely Case
Router takeover enabling traffic interception, credential theft, and deployment of persistent malware.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is isolated with strict network segmentation and monitoring.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept exploit available on GitHub, making exploitation trivial for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found in provided references
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for firmware updates 2. Download latest firmware 3. Upload via web interface 4. Reboot router
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable remote administration
allPrevent external access to vulnerable interface
Network segmentation
allIsolate router on separate VLAN with strict firewall rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Replace affected devices with supported models
- Implement strict network monitoring and IDS/IPS rules for exploit patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in router web interface under System Status or via SSH command 'show version'Check Version:
show version (via SSH) or check web interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version is no longer 1.7.4-141218 after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed password change attempts
- Unusual POST requests to /goform/setSysAdm
Network Indicators:
- Exploit pattern in HTTP traffic to router
- Unusual outbound connections from router
SIEM Query:
source_ip=router_ip AND uri_path="/goform/setSysAdm" AND http_method=POST AND content_length>100