CVE-2014-8579: TRENDnet Tew-823dru Firmware

Critical severity, CVSS 9.8. EPSS: 2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.

Affected products

• TRENDnet Tew-823dru Firmware: up to and including 1.00b30

Published 2018-01-05. Last modified 2026-06-17.