CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-24049

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Dec 04, 2023 | Modified: Dec 08, 2023
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

An issue was discovered on Connectize AC21000 G6 641.139.1.1256 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges on the device via poor credential management.

Weakness

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

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Ac21000_g6_firmware Connectize 641.139.1.1256 (including) 641.139.1.1256 (including)

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