Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in WL3000 Fusion Software - CVE-2024-42495

 

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in WL3000 Fusion Software - CVE-2024-42495

Published: September 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU96921
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-42495
CWE-ID: CWE-311
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Hughes Network Systems
Affected software:
WL3000 Fusion Software

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to credentials to access device configuration are transmitted using an unencrypted protocol. A remote attacker on the local network can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-42495

Install updates from vendor's website.

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