CVE-2023-49256 Predictable encryption passphrase used in publicly accessible configuration file
Attackers can download configuration backups and decrypt passwords using a hardcoded key, exposing sensitive credentials.
- 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-2023-49256?
CVE-2023-49256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP, published on 12 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
It is possible to download the configuration backup without authorization and decrypt included passwords using hardcoded static key.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hongdian H8951-4g-Esp Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-49256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP
- CVE-2023-49253 Predefined root password
- CVE-2023-49255 Router console accessible without authentication
- CVE-2023-49262 Buffer overflow vulnerability in Cookie authentication field
- CVE-2023-49254 Command injection in the network test tools
- CVE-2023-49257 Command execution using the certificate upload utility
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xw39-57rx-4hr5.