CVE-2024-23486

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory buffalo.jp
Affected: BUFFALO INC. WSR-2533DHP
Affected: BUFFALO INC. WSR-2533DHPL
Affected: BUFFALO INC. WSR-2533DHP2
Affected: BUFFALO INC. WSR-A2533DHP2
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20240410-01.html vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58236836/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23486?
CVE-2024-23486 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23486?
To fix CVE-2024-23486, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23486 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23486?
CVE-2024-23486 affects BUFFALO INC. WSR-2533DHP, BUFFALO INC. WSR-2533DHPL, BUFFALO INC. WSR-2533DHP2, BUFFALO INC. WSR-A2533DHP2.
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