#VU99548 Reliance on IP Address for Authentication in WBR-6012 - CVE-2024-23309

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99548

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23309

CWE-ID: CWE-291

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WBR-6012
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: LevelOne

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to reliance on client IP addresses for authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

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

Vulnerable software versions

WBR-6012: R0.40e6

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1996

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Q & A

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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.