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CVE-2024-37644: TRENDnet TEW-814DAP · Use of Hard-coded Password

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 14 Jun 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately identify and isolate all TRENDnet TEW-814DAP v1 routers running firmware FW1.01B01 within the network.
  2. Monitor network traffic for unusual access patterns or unauthorized root login attempts targeting these devices.
  3. 4. Implement network segmentation to limit access to critical infrastructure and reduce the attack surface. 5. Use strong network access controls such as VPNs and firewall rules to restrict management interface access to trusted hosts only. 6. Regularly audit device configurations and logs for signs of compromise. 7. Once a vendor patch or firmware update is released, apply it promptly following a tested deployment process. 8. Educate network administrators about the risks of hardcoded credentials and enforce strict password management policies on all network devices. 9. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) capable of detecting attempts to exploit this vulnerability. 10. Maintain an inventory of all network devices and their firmware versions to facilitate rapid response to vulnerabilities.

Description

TRENDnet TEW-814DAP v1_(FW1.01B01) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.

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