CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-39997

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Aug 27, 2024 | Modified: Aug 28, 2024
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

A weak password requirement issue was discovered in Teldats Router RS123, RS123w allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References