CVE-2024-28006
CVE-2024-28006 affects NEC Aterm routers due to an improper authentication vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially view sensitive device information without proper authorization. This vulnerability exists across a wide range of NEC Aterm router models, potentially impacting many users. Despite a CVSS score of 5.3, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 30 suggests a relatively lower immediate risk, but it's still crucial to monitor for potential exploitation. The vulnerability stems from CWE-287, indicating a failure to properly validate user identity before granting access. Successful exploitation could expose configuration details and potentially aid in further malicious activities. Users should check for available firmware updates from NEC to mitigate this risk. This underscores the importance of regular security patching and monitoring for unusual activity on network devices.
Description
CVE-2024-28006 is an improper authentication vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm devices. This vulnerability allows an attacker to view device information without proper authentication. The SVRS for this vulnerability is 30, indicating a moderate level of severity.
Key Insights
- Unauthenticated Access to Device Information: This vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive device information, such as device name, IP address, and MAC address, without requiring any authentication.
- Potential for Further Attacks: The attacker can use the obtained device information to launch further attacks, such as phishing or malware attacks.
- Wide Range of Affected Devices: This vulnerability affects a wide range of NEC Corporation Aterm devices, including routers, modems, and access points.
Mitigation Strategies
- Apply Software Updates: Install the latest software updates from NEC Corporation to patch the vulnerability.
- Enable Strong Authentication: Configure the device to require strong authentication, such as a password or passphrase, for access.
- Disable Remote Management: If possible, disable remote management features on the device to prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor Network Traffic: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity that may indicate an attack.
Additional Information
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
- Exploit Status: No active exploits have been published for this vulnerability.
- CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
- In the Wild: This vulnerability is not currently being actively exploited by hackers.
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