How severe is CVE-2024-23486?

CVE-2024-23486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23486?

CVE-2024-23486 primarily affects Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23486?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20984.

When was CVE-2024-23486 published?

CVE-2024-23486 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23486

CVE-2024-23486 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20984
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Plaintext storage of a password issue exists in BUFFALO wireless LAN routers, which may allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product's login page may obtain configured credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23486?: Plaintext storage of a password issue exists in BUFFALO wireless LAN routers, which may allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product's login page may obtain configured credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-23486?: CVE-2024-23486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23486?: CVE-2024-23486 primarily affects Buffalo Wsr-2533dhp Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20984.
When was CVE-2024-23486 published?: CVE-2024-23486 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:wsr-2533dhp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:wsr-2533dhpl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:wsr-2533dhp2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:wsr-a2533dhp2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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