Insecure Permissions in Wireless LAN Manager of Contec FXA3200
CVE-2022-36158

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Contec

Status
Fxa3000 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2022

What is CVE-2022-36158?

The Contec FXA3200 device, specifically version 1.13.00 and prior, exposes a critical security flaw in its Wireless LAN Manager interface. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to gain unauthorized root access through a hidden web page located at /usr/www/ja/mnt_cmd.cgi. By exploiting this issue, attackers can execute arbitrary Linux commands, which poses significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the affected systems. It is essential for users to apply available patches and secure their devices to prevent potential exploitation.

References

https://www.contec.com/products-services/computer-network...
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https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/aac33d1936d2b514a3268f14534...
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https://samy.link/blog/contec-flexlan-fxa2000-and-fxa3000...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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