CVE-2022-3218CWE-603

Necta WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server) client-side authentication bypass

published September 19, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
74%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single clever request is all it takes to bypass authentication! The WiFi Mouse from Necta LLC has a notoriously weak client-side check — think of it like letting anyone into a party just because they say they belong there. 😱 Imagine a hotel that lets guests check in just by saying their name, without any ID verification. Anyone could walk in and take advantage of the amenities, a situation that should absolutely raise alarms! In this case, an attacker could gain remote access to the mouse server, potentially executing any command they desire. This means they could manipulate device settings or even launch other malicious activities — a hacker's playground!

Put simply

Imagine a hotel that lets guests check in just by saying their name, without any ID verification. Anyone could walk in and take advantage of the amenities, a situation that should absolutely raise alarms! The vulnerability arises from the reliance on client-side authentication, allowing unauthorized users to bypass the authentication mechanism, resulting in full access to the server functionalities.

What to do

In this case, an attacker could gain remote access to the mouse server, potentially executing any command they desire. This means they could manipulate device settings or even launch other malicious activities — a hacker's playground! To protect yourself, ensure that your WiFi Mouse is updated to the latest firmware version as soon as possible. Consider implementing additional security measures, like network segmentation or stronger authentication methods, to add layers of defense. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're turning yourself into a security hero and fortifying your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.74193 · 99.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-603 · Use of Client-Side Authentication
Published
2022-09-19T16:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 SEP 16:50Z
    Necta WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server) client-side authentication bypass
    cvelistv5