CVE-2024-42639

CRITICAL
Published Aug 16, 2024 Modified May 27, 2025 CWE-259

Description

H3C GR1100-P v100R009 was discovered to use a hardcoded password in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

Affected Products

Vendor Product
h3c gr1100-p_firmware
h3c gr1100-p

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42639? +
H3C GR1100-P v100R009 was discovered to use a hardcoded password in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-42639? +
CVE-2024-42639 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42639? +
CVE-2024-42639 affects products from h3c, specifically: gr1100-p, gr1100-p_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42639? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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