FutureNet NXR-1300 series: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
CVE-2024-31070 is a critical-severity initialization of a resource with an insecure default vulnerability in FutureNet NXR-1300 series from Century Systems, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected FutureNet NXR-1300 series versions: firmware version 7.4.9 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 0.75% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 56% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of FutureNet NXR-1300 series you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on centurysys.co.jp for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-1300 series | firmware version 7.4.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-650 | firmware version 21.16.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-610X series | firmware version 21.14.11 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-530 | firmware version 21.11.13 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-350/C | firmware version 5.30.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-230/C | firmware version 5.30.12 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-160/LW | firmware version 21.8.3 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G200 series | firmware version 9.12.15 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G180/L-CA | firmware version 21.7.28B and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G120 series | firmware version 21.15.2 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G110 series | firmware version 21.7.30C and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G100 series | firmware version 6.23.10 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G060 series | firmware version 21.15.5 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-G050 series | firmware version 21.12.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet VXR/x64 | firmware version 21.7.31 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet VXR/x86 | firmware version 10.1.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-1200 | firmware version 5.25.21 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-130/C | firmware version 5.13.21 and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-155/C series | firmware version 5.22.5M and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-125/CX | firmware version 5.25.7H and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet NXR-120/C | firmware version 5.25.7H and earlier | Not stated |
| Century Systems | FutureNet WXR-250 | firmware version 1.4.7 and earlier | Not stated |
| Centurysys | futurenet_nxr-1300_firmware | 7.4.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| Centurysys | futurenet_nxr-650_firmware | 21.16.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Centurysys | futurenet_nxr-610x_firmware | 21.14.11 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE; 19 further products are omitted here. 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
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- 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
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 | Critical | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 | Critical | CISA (ADP) |
Official description
Initialization of a resource with an insecure default vulnerability in FutureNet NXR series, VXR series and WXR series provided by Century Systems Co., Ltd. allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access telnet service unlimitedly.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.
More Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerabilities (CWE-1188)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Third-party and government advisories
- jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU96424864/Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in FutureNet NXR-1300 series
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