CVE-2024-37644: TRENDnet TEW-814DAP · Use of Hard-coded Password
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Jun 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
- Immediately identify and isolate all TRENDnet TEW-814DAP v1 routers running firmware FW1.01B01 within the network.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual access patterns or unauthorized root login attempts targeting these devices.
- 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.