CVE-2025-68718Public exploit

Root access via hardcoded SSH and TELNET credentials

Published Jan 8, 2026 · Updated Jan 8, 2026

Hardcoded credentials in KAYSUS KS-WR1200 firmware 107 allow attackers to obtain root access through SSH or TELNET from the LAN. The firmware enables both services on the LAN interface and authenticates a fixed root password independently of the management GUI password. LAN access is required; administrators cannot disable either service or replace the credential through the management interface.

CVSS severity5.4
Medium
EPSS probability0.33%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Hardcoded credentials in KAYSUS KS-WR1200 firmware 107 allow attackers to obtain root access through SSH or TELNET from the LAN. The firmware enables both services on the LAN interface and authenticates a fixed root password independently of the management GUI password. LAN access is required; administrators cannot disable either service or replace the credential through the management interface.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-68718
Published
Jan 8, 2026
Updated
Jan 8, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-200, T1078.001
Attack vector
adjacent
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 8, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectoradjacent
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

5.4CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectoradjacent
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
T1078.001Default Accounts

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