CVE-2024-42966 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can access the configuration file to steal credentials via a crafted request to the export settings script.

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-2024-42966?

CVE-2024-42966 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in TOTOLINK N350RT V9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 allows attackers to obtain the apmib configuration file, which contains the username and the password, via a crafted request to /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink N350rt Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42966 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-2024-42966 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42966 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p332-vhv3-xv9m.

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