What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40282?

CVE-2023-40282 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Wifi Pocket Firmware CVE-2023-40282

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2023-08-23 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Authentication Bypass Wifi Pocket Firmware

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 23, 2023 - 04:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

Improper authentication vulnerability in Rakuten WiFi Pocket all versions allows a network-adjacent attacker to log in to the product's Management Screen. As a result, sensitive information may be obtained and/or the settings may be changed.

AnalysisAI

Improper authentication vulnerability in Rakuten WiFi Pocket all versions allows a network-adjacent attacker to log in to the product's Management Screen. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. 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. Improper authentication vulnerability in Rakuten WiFi Pocket all versions allows a network-adjacent attacker to log in to the product's Management Screen. As a result, sensitive information may be obtained and/or the settings may be changed. Affected products include: Rakuten Wifi Pocket Firmware.

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.