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Authentication bypass via path traversal in Buffalo WSR-2533DHPL2/WSR-2533DHP3 web interface

IdentifiersCVE-2021-20090CWE-22· Improper Limitation of a Pathname…

CVE-2021-20090 is a path traversal vulnerability in the web management interface of Buffalo WSR-2533DHPL2 firmware version 1.02 and earlier and WSR-2533DHP3 firmware version 1.24 and earlier. The flaw affects Arcadyan-based router firmware and allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to use crafted traversal sequences against the web interface to reach protected resources without authenticating. According to the provided advisory context, exploitation can expose sensitive information, including valid request tokens, and can permit modification of router configuration. In effect, the traversal condition enables authentication bypass by granting access to resources that should be restricted behind the administrative interface.

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Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls on the router web interface, access protected resources, retrieve sensitive information such as valid request tokens, and alter router settings. This can result in compromise of the router itself and may expose or endanger systems and traffic behind the device by enabling malicious reconfiguration of network services or administrative parameters.

Mitigation

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If an update cannot be applied immediately, disable WAN-side/remote administration and disable exposure of the web management interface from untrusted networks, especially the Internet. Restrict administrative access to trusted internal hosts or a management network until patched. Reducing or eliminating web interface exposure is the primary temporary mitigation described in the provided advisory context.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor-provided firmware update that fixes CVE-2021-20090. Specifically, affected Buffalo devices should be upgraded from WSR-2533DHPL2 firmware 1.02 or earlier and WSR-2533DHP3 firmware 1.24 or earlier to a non-vulnerable release provided by the vendor. Where broader Arcadyan-based affected products are in scope, use the relevant vendor firmware that addresses the flaw.
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BuffaloWsr-2533dhp3-Bk Firmwareoperating_system
BuffaloWsr-2533dhpl2-Bk Firmwareoperating_system

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