CVE-2024-0556

CVE-2024-0556 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xantech Wic1200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-261.

Key facts

Description

A Weak Cryptography for Passwords vulnerability has been detected on WIC200 affecting version 1.1. This vulnerability allows a remote user to intercept the traffic and retrieve the credentials from another user and decode it in base64 allowing the attacker to see the credentials in plain text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0556?
A Weak Cryptography for Passwords vulnerability has been detected on WIC200 affecting version 1.1. This vulnerability allows a remote user to intercept the traffic and retrieve the credentials from another user and decode it in base64 allowing the attacker to see the credentials in plain text.
How severe is CVE-2024-0556?
CVE-2024-0556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0556 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0556?
CVE-2024-0556 affects Xantech Wic1200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0556?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-0556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16349.
When was CVE-2024-0556 published?
CVE-2024-0556 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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