Insufficiently protected credentials in Zyxel USG FLEX H



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-9677
CWE-ID CWE-522
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 USG FLEX H
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor ZyXEL Communications Corp.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Insufficiently protected credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU99240

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9677

CWE-ID: CWE-522 - Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials in the CLI command. A local user can steal the authentication token of a login administrator.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

USG FLEX H: 1.21

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-insufficiently-protected-credentials-vulnerability-in-firewalls-10-22-2024


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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