Hidden functionality in BUFFALO INC. products - CVE-2022-39044
Published: October 4, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67886
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39044
CWE-ID: CWE-912
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system
The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software. A remote administrator on the local network can use this functionality to gain full access to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.
Affected software
WCR-300
WHR-HP-GN
WPL-05G300
WHR-HP-G300N
WHR-HP-GN
WPL-05G300
WHR-HP-G300N
How to mitigate CVE-2022-39044
Install updates from vendor's website.
WCR-300 - update to 1.88
WHR-HP-GN - update to 1.88
WPL-05G300 - update to 1.89
WHR-HP-G300N - update to 2.01
WHR-HP-GN - update to 1.88
WPL-05G300 - update to 1.89
WHR-HP-G300N - update to 2.01