CVE-2022-34573 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can arbitrarily configure device settings by accessing a specific page without authentication, compromising the Wavlink WiFi Repeater.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-34573?

CVE-2022-34573 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An access control issue in Wavlink WiFi-Repeater RPTA2-77W.M4300.01.GD.2017Sep19 allows attackers to arbitrarily configure device settings via accessing the page mb_wifibasic.shtml.

Weakness: CWE-425

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wifi-Repeater Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34573 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-2022-34573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-34573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjf4-rmr5-35c7.