CVE-2026-28777

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified

CVE-2026-28777 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver, trivial password for the `user` (usr) account. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized SSH access to the system, while intially dropped into a restricted shell, an attacker can trivially spawn a complete pty to gain an appropriately interactive shell.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver, trivial password for the `user` (usr) account. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized SSH access to the system, while intially dropped into a restricted shell, an attacker can trivially spawn a complete pty to gain an appropriately interactive shell.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DatacastSfx2100 FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28777?
International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver, trivial password for the `user` (usr) account. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized SSH access to the system, while intially dropped into a restricted shell, an attacker can trivially spawn a complete pty to gain an appropriately interactive shell.
How severe is CVE-2026-28777?
CVE-2026-28777 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28777?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST