CVE-2021-20090: Arcadyan Buffalo Firmware Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2021
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability in the web interfaces of Buffalo WSR-2533DHPL2 firmware version <= 1.02 and WSR-2533DHP3 firmware version <= 1.24 could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Other sources

Arcadyan Buffalo firmware contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive information. This vulnerability affects multiple routers across several different vendors.

CISA

Affected Software

9 affected components
Arcadyan Buffalo Firmware
All of the following
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk Firmware<=1.02
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk
All of the following
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp3-bk Firmware<=1.24
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp3-bk
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk Firmware<=1.02
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp3-bk Firmware<=1.24
Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp3-bk

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20090?

CVE-2021-20090 is a path traversal vulnerability in Arcadyan Buffalo firmware that allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive information.

2

Which routers are affected by CVE-2021-20090?

The vulnerability affects multiple routers across several different vendors using Arcadyan Buffalo firmware.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20090?

The severity of CVE-2021-20090 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-20090?

To fix CVE-2021-20090, update the firmware of affected routers to a patched version provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20090?

More information about CVE-2021-20090 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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