Vulnerability identifier: #VU52635
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WSR-2533DHPL2
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WSR-2533DHP3
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: BUFFALO INC.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the web interfaces. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and bypass authentication.
Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in-the-wild by the Mirai botnet in August 2021.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
WSR-2533DHPL2: 1.02
WSR-2533DHP3: 1.24
External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-13
http://medium.com/tenable-techblog/bypassing-authentication-on-arcadyan-routers-with-cve-2021-20090-and-rooting-some-buffalo-ea1dd30980c2
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.