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E355 Firmware CVE-2013-6031

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2014-03-11 cret@cert.org
4.3
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Mar 11, 2014 - 13:00 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Huawei E355 adapter with firmware 21.157.37.01.910 does not require authentication for API pages, which allows remote attackers to change passwords and settings, or obtain sensitive information, via a direct request to (1) api/wlan/security-settings, (2) api/device/information, (3) api/wlan/basic-settings, (4) api/wlan/mac-filter, (5) api/monitoring/status, or (6) api/dhcp/settings.

AnalysisAI

The Huawei E355 adapter with firmware 21.157.37.01.910 does not require authentication for API pages, which allows remote attackers to change passwords and settings, or obtain sensitive information,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3). Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The Huawei E355 adapter with firmware 21.157.37.01.910 does not require authentication for API pages, which allows remote attackers to change passwords and settings, or obtain sensitive information, via a direct request to (1) api/wlan/security-settings, (2) api/device/information, (3) api/wlan/basic-settings, (4) api/wlan/mac-filter, (5) api/monitoring/status, or (6) api/dhcp/settings. Affected products include: Huawei E355 Firmware, Huawei E355.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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