Hard-Coded Password Vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm Series Routers
CVE-2024-28010

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nec Corporation

Status
Wg1800HP4
Wg1200hs3
Wg1900HP2
Wg1200HP3
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2024

What is CVE-2024-28010?

Certain Aterm routers produced by NEC Corporation are affected by a security vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via the internet. This risk arises from the presence of hard-coded passwords in the firmware of various models, including WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, and others in the Aterm series. Without proper safeguards, unauthorized access is possible, leading to potential manipulation or control of the affected device, emphasizing the need for immediate firmware updates and security measures.

Affected Version(s)

CR2500P all versions

MR01LN all versions

MR02LN all versions

References

https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv24-001_en.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Katsuhiko Sato and Ryo Kashiro of 00One, Inc.
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CVE-2024-28010 : Hard-Coded Password Vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm Series Routers