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CVE-2020-14140

7.5 · HIGH

When Xiaomi router firmware is updated in 2020, there is an unauthenticated API that can reveal WIFI password vulnerability.

Published Mar 29, 2023CWE-306EPSS 0.99%

Overview

CVE-2020-14140 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 29, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

When Xiaomi router firmware is updated in 2020, there is an unauthenticated API that can reveal WIFI password vulnerability. This vulnerability is caused by the lack of access control policies on some API interfaces. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to enter the background and execute background command injection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reftrust.mi.com/zh-CN/misrc/bulletins/advisory?cveId=506Reftrust.mi.com/zh-CN/misrc/bulletins/advisory?cveId=506

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14140?

CVE-2020-14140 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 29, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-14140?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-14140?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-14140?

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