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CVE-2021-31505
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2021-06-29T15:15:18.993 · Last modified 2026-06-17T03:51:55.467

Summary

This vulnerability allows attackers with physical access to escalate privileges on affected installations of Arlo Q Plus 1.9.0.3_278. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SSH service. The device can be booted into a special operation mode where hard-coded credentials are accepted for SSH authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-12890.

Affected products

arlo — q_plus_firmware

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References

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