CVE-2022-29854
MEDIUMMitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) < 1.8.0.12 - Unauthenticated Root Access via Test Functionality
Title source: llmDescription
A vulnerability in Mitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) phones excluding 6970, versions 1.8 (1.8.0.12) and earlier, could allow a unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the phone to gain root access due to insufficient access control for test functionality during system startup. A successful exploit could allow access to sensitive information and code execution.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories/mitel-product-security-advisory-22-0003
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/undocumented-functionality-backdoor-in-mitel-desk-phones-syss-2022-021
Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/32
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167547/Mitel-6800-6900-Series-SIP-Phones-Backdoor-Access.html
Scores
CVSS v3
6.8
EPSS
0.0064
EPSS Percentile
46.0%
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-863
Status
published
Products (1)
mitel/minet_firmware
< 1.8.0.12
Published
May 13, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026