HIGH
CVE-2008-5041
CWE-264Published: November 12, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sweex RO002 Router with firmware Ts03-072 has "rdc123" as its default password for the "rdc123" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5041 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sweex1 product(s)
ro002 router
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32623Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32623Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-5041
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 12, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5041 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.