CVE-2021-44259 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Mar 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access the wx.html page without authentication, gaining unauthorized access to the WAVLINK AC1200 router.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-44259?

CVE-2021-44259 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability is in the 'wx.html' page of the WAVLINK AC1200, version WAVLINK-A42W-1.27.6-20180418, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When an unauthorized user accesses this page directly, it connects to this device as a friend of the device owner.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wl-Wn531g3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-44259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgw2-369c-hrvm.