CVE-2016-2230

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: February 08, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544527

Source: cret@cert.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

https://github.com/RasPlex/RasPlex/issues/453

Source: cret@cert.org

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544527

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

https://github.com/RasPlex/RasPlex/issues/453

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.6%

82th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

openelec

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