#VU88518 Unprotected storage of credentials in BUFFALO INC. products - CVE-2024-23486

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88518

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23486

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WSR-2533DHP
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WSR-2533DHPL
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WSR-2533DHP2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WSR-A2533DHP2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: BUFFALO INC.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A remote attacker on the local network can obtain configured credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WSR-2533DHP: 1.06

WSR-2533DHPL: 1.06

WSR-2533DHP2: 1.06

WSR-A2533DHP2: 1.10

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58236836/index.html
https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20240410-01.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.