Improper Authentication in Rakuten WiFi Pocket

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU80004

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40282

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in the Management Screen. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Rakuten WiFi Pocket: All versions

External links

http://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/product/internet/rakuten-wifi-pocket/support/
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN55217369/

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.