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CVE-2020-16258: Winston 1.5.4 devices make use of a Monit service (not managed during the normal user process) which is configured with default credentials.
CVE-2020-16258 · published 6 years ago
Summary
Winston 1.5.4 devices make use of a Monit service (not managed during the normal user process) which is configured with default credentials.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| winstonprivacy | winston_firmware |
1.5.4 cpe:2.3:o:winstonprivacy:winston_firmware:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Winston 1.5.4 devices make use of a Monit service (not managed during the normal user process) which is configured with default credentials.
Winston 1.5.4 devices make use of a Monit service (not managed during the normal user process) which is configured with default credentials.
References
- https://labs.bishopfox.com/advisories/winston-privacy-version-1.5.4 Exploit Third Party Advisory
- https://winstonprivacy.com/ Product
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-798Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Timeline
Published28 Oct 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-16258 · NVD
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