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CVE-2022-44620NVD status: Modified

UDR-JA1604/UDR-JA1608/UDR-JA1616: Improper Authentication

CVE-2022-44620 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in UDR-JA1604/UDR-JA1608/UDR-JA1616 from UNIMO Technology, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected UDR-JA1604/UDR-JA1608/UDR-JA1616 versions: firmware versions 71x10.1.107112.43A and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 62% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update Udr-ja1604 Firmware to 71x10.1.107114.43a or a later version.
  2. Update Udr-ja1608 Firmware to 71x10.1.107114.43a or a later version.
  3. Update Udr-ja1616 Firmware to 71x10.1.107114.43a or a later version.
  4. Read the advisory on unimo.co.jp for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
UNIMO TechnologyUDR-JA1604/UDR-JA1608/UDR-JA1616firmware versions 71x10.1.107112.43A and earlierNot stated
UnimoUdr-ja1604 Firmwarebefore 71x10.1.107114.43a71x10.1.107114.43a
UnimoUdr-ja1608 Firmwarebefore 71x10.1.107114.43a71x10.1.107114.43a
UnimoUdr-ja1616 Firmwarebefore 71x10.1.107114.43a71x10.1.107114.43a

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
LowA basic user account is enough.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD
CVSS 3.18.8HighCISA (ADP)

Official description

Improper authentication vulnerability in UDR-JA1604/UDR-JA1608/UDR-JA1616 firmware versions 71x10.1.107112.43A and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command on the device or alter the device settings.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication

When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.

More Improper Authentication vulnerabilities (CWE-287)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

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All UDR-JA1604/UDR-JA1608/UDR-JA1616 vulnerabilities

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