CVSS 4.0
9.3 criticalCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:PCVE-2026-121609
Critical (9.3).
A vulnerability was identified in Qihoo 360 Whole Home Router M5 4.0.17.1566. This issue affects the function Home of the file /etc/init.d/mpt of the component Boot Script. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
CVSS 3.1
10.0 criticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Published
- Modified
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| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Qihoo 360 Whole Home Router M5 | 4.0.17.1566 |
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
- CAPEC-70 Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords Likelihood: Medium · Severity: High
- CAPEC-191 Read Sensitive Constants Within an Executable Severity: Low
The attack patterns MITRE's CAPEC relates to this record's weaknesses, as MITRE names them. Credits.