CVE-2024-8878: netman 204 — Fix

Description

The password recovery mechanism for the forgotten password in Riello Netman 204 allows an attacker to reset the admin password and take over control of the device.This issue affects Netman 204: through 4.05.

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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-640 CWE-640

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
riello-ups	netman_204_firmware	< 4.05
riello-ups	netman_204	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cyberdanube.com/en/en-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-riello-netman-204/index.html

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8878? +

The password recovery mechanism for the forgotten password in Riello Netman 204 allows an attacker to reset the admin password and take over control of the device.This issue affects Netman 204: through 4.05. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-8878? +

CVE-2024-8878 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-2024-8878? +

CVE-2024-8878 affects products from riello-ups, specifically: netman_204, netman_204_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8878? +

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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