CVE-2024-23486: wsr-2533dhp — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
buffalo	wsr-2533dhp_firmware	< 1.07
buffalo	wsr-2533dhp	All
buffalo	wsr-2533dhpl_firmware	< 1.07
buffalo	wsr-2533dhpl	All
buffalo	wsr-2533dhp2_firmware	< 1.11
buffalo	wsr-2533dhp2	All
buffalo	wsr-a2533dhp2_firmware	< 1.11
buffalo	wsr-a2533dhp2	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20240410-01.html https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20240410-01.html

Other References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58236836/ https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58236836/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23486? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-23486? +

CVE-2024-23486 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23486? +

CVE-2024-23486 affects products from buffalo, specifically: wsr-2533dhp, wsr-2533dhp2, wsr-2533dhp2_firmware, wsr-2533dhp_firmware, wsr-2533dhpl, wsr-2533dhpl_firmware, wsr-a2533dhp2, wsr-a2533dhp2_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23486? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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