Administrative shell access via reactivated Telnet
Published Feb 17, 2026 · Updated Feb 17, 2026
Authentication weakness in Beetel 777VR1 firmware 01.00.09 allows attackers on the local network to gain administrative shell access. The diagnostic interface permits TELNET_STATE MIB modification and removal of Telnet from the LAN ACL, exposing a root-equivalent shell that accepts shared default credentials. Exploitation requires access to the router's UART or diagnostic interface; successful activation permits persistent administrative control over the device.
Summary
What happened
Authentication weakness in Beetel 777VR1 firmware 01.00.09 allows attackers on the local network to gain administrative shell access. The diagnostic interface permits TELNET_STATE MIB modification and removal of Telnet from the LAN ACL, exposing a root-equivalent shell that accepts shared default credentials. Exploitation requires access to the router's UART or diagnostic interface; successful activation permits persistent administrative control over the device.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-2617
- Published
- Feb 17, 2026
- Updated
- Feb 17, 2026
- Vendor
- Beetel Teletech Limited
- Product
- 777VR1 Firmware
- Classifications
- CWE-1188, T1562.004
- Attack vector
- adjacent
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Feb 17, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Feb 17, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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- Affected versionversion=01.00.09
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- Unauthorized Telnet Service Activation proof of conceptproof of concept · demonstrated
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