CVE-2026-36538

Hard-coded root credential in Netis AC1200 Router firmware

Published May 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Netis AC1200 Router NC21 V4.0.1.4296 contains a hard-coded root credential stored in /etc/shadow.sample. The password for the root account is set to the trivially weak value root, allowing an attacker with access to the device to authenticate as root and gain full control of the underlying operating system.

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History
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First Time appeared Netis
Netis ac1200 Router
Vendors & Products Netis
Netis ac1200 Router
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Title Hard-coded root credential in Netis AC1200 Router firmware
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Title Root Credential Hard-Coded in Netis AC1200 Router
Weaknesses CWE-287
CWE-522
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Root Credential Hard-Coded in Netis AC1200 Router
Weaknesses CWE-287
CWE-522
CWE-798
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Description Netis AC1200 Router NC21 V4.0.1.4296 contains a hard-coded root credential stored in /etc/shadow.sample. The password for the root account is set to the trivially weak value root, allowing an attacker with access to the device to authenticate as root and gain full control of the underlying operating system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Jul 5, 2026, 1:34 AM
Reserved
Apr 6, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 27, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 PM