CVE-2024-48456
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, specifically the admin password, via the password parameter on the change admin password page in the router web interface. It affects multiple Netis router models and firmware versions, potentially exposing network credentials to unauthorized parties.
💻 Affected Systems
- Netis Wifi6 Router NX10
- Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC65
- Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC63
- Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC21
- Netis Wifi Router MW5360
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker gains full administrative access to the router, enabling them to reconfigure network settings, intercept traffic, or launch further attacks on connected devices.
Likely Case
An attacker steals the admin password, leading to unauthorized access to the router's management interface and potential network compromise.
If Mitigated
With proper controls like network segmentation and strong authentication, impact is limited to potential information disclosure without broader network access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely requires network access to the router's web interface and may involve manipulating parameters; no public proof-of-concept is known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor for updated firmware versions beyond those listed; specific patched versions not provided in references.
Vendor Advisory: Not provided in references; monitor Netis official website or security advisories.
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into the router's web interface as admin. 2. Navigate to firmware update section. 3. Download and apply the latest firmware from Netis. 4. Verify the update completes without errors.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Remote Management
allPrevent external access to the router's web interface by disabling remote management features.
Log into router web interface, go to Advanced Settings > Remote Management, set to Disabled.
Change Default Admin Credentials
allUse strong, unique passwords to reduce risk if credentials are exposed.
Log into router web interface, go to System Tools > Password, set a new strong password.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the router on a segmented network to limit exposure to trusted devices only.
- Implement network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts to the router's web interface.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Access the router's web interface, navigate to the change admin password page, and inspect network traffic or parameters for password exposure; if vulnerable, password may be visible in requests.Check Version:
Log into router web interface, go to System Status or About page to view firmware version.Verify Fix Applied:
After updating firmware, repeat the check; password should no longer be exposed in parameter transmissions.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access logs to the change admin password page, especially from unauthorized IP addresses.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing password parameters in plaintext to the router's web interface.
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND url="/change_password" AND parameter="password"