What is the severity of CVE-2024-23486?

CVE-2024-23486 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for an attacker to access sensitive credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23486?

To fix CVE-2024-23486, users should update their BUFFALO wireless LAN routers to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-23486?

CVE-2024-23486 affects users of BUFFALO wireless LAN routers that store passwords in plaintext.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-23486?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-23486 by accessing the router’s login page and retrieving stored plaintext passwords.

Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-23486 is being actively exploited, but it is recommended to take precautionary measures.

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CVE-2024-23486

critical

9.8

15/4/2024

1/8/2024

CVE-2024-23486

First published: Mon Apr 15 2024(Updated: )

Plaintext storage of a password issue exists in BUFFALO wireless LAN routers, which may allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product's login page may obtain configured credentials.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
BUFFALO Wireless LAN Routers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23486?
CVE-2024-23486 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for an attacker to access sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23486?
To fix CVE-2024-23486, users should update their BUFFALO wireless LAN routers to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-23486?
CVE-2024-23486 affects users of BUFFALO wireless LAN routers that store passwords in plaintext.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-23486?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-23486 by accessing the router’s login page and retrieving stored plaintext passwords.
Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-23486 is being actively exploited, but it is recommended to take precautionary measures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23486?
CVE-2024-23486 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for an attacker to access sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23486?
To fix CVE-2024-23486, users should update their BUFFALO wireless LAN routers to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-23486?
CVE-2024-23486 affects users of BUFFALO wireless LAN routers that store passwords in plaintext.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-23486?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-23486 by accessing the router’s login page and retrieving stored plaintext passwords.
Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-23486 is being actively exploited, but it is recommended to take precautionary measures.