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CVE-2024-23486

Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp2 Firmware vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.56%
  1. Published15 Apr 2024

Description

Plaintext storage of a password issue exists in BUFFALO wireless LAN routers, which may allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product's login page may obtain configured credentials.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp2 Firmware< 1.11
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware< 1.07
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl Firmware< 1.07
Buffalo Wsr-a2533dhp2 Firmware< 1.11

Remediation

Fixed in
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp2 Firmware≥ 1.11
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware≥ 1.07
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl Firmware≥ 1.07
Buffalo Wsr-a2533dhp2 Firmware≥ 1.11

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-23486 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.

How severe is CVE-2024-23486?

CVE-2024-23486 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23486?

Affected products include Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp2 Firmware, Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware, Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl Firmware, Buffalo Wsr-a2533dhp2 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23486?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp2 Firmware 1.11, Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware 1.07, Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl Firmware 1.07 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.