PatchTheCVECVE-2020-29669: In the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010, the Guest user is able to reset its own passwor
CVE-2020-29669 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wifisd2-2a82 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010, the Guest user is able to reset its own password. This process has a vulnerability which can be used to take over the administrator account and results in shell access. As the admin user may read the /etc/shadow file, the password hashes of each user (including root) can be dumped. The root hash can be cracked easily which results in a complete system compromise.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.9% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2020-12-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-29669?
wifisd2-2a82 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-29669 being exploited?
CVE-2020-29669 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-29669 affect?
CVE-2020-29669 affects wifisd2-2a82 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010, the Guest user is able to reset its own password. This process has a vulnerability which can be used to take over the administrator account and results in shell access. As the a
How urgent is CVE-2020-29669?
Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference