CVE-2024-42495

Hughes Network Systems WL3000 Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Description

Credentials to access device configuration were transmitted using an unencrypted protocol. These credentials would allow read-only access to network configuration information and terminal configuration data.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Hughes Network Systems has patched the vulnerabilities, which requires no action by the user. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Hughes Network Systems customer support https://www.hughes.com/who-we-are/contact-us .

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Hughes Network Systems WL3000 Fusion Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-249-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42495?
CVE-2024-42495 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42495?
To fix CVE-2024-42495: Hughes Network Systems has patched the vulnerabilities, which requires no action by the user. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Hughes Network Systems customer support https://www.hughes.com/who-we-are/contact-us .
Is CVE-2024-42495 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42495 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-2024-42495?
CVE-2024-42495 affects Hughes Network Systems WL3000 Fusion Software.
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