CVE-2024-28325: n/a
Asus RT-N12+ B1 router stores credentials in cleartext, which could allow local attackers to obtain unauthorized access and modify router settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-28325 identifies a vulnerability in the Asus RT-N12+ B1 router where credentials are stored in cleartext. This insecure storage could enable local attackers with low privileges and requiring user interaction to obtain sensitive credentials, leading to unauthorized access and modification of router settings. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-256 (Plaintext Storage of a Password) and CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials). No patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges could retrieve credentials stored in cleartext, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the router's administrative functions. This could lead to modification of router settings, impacting the integrity and availability of the device. The confidentiality impact is low, integrity impact is high, and availability impact is low as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to the device and monitor for unauthorized physical or network access. Avoid exposing the router to untrusted users locally.
CVE-2024-28325: n/a
Description
Asus RT-N12+ B1 router stores credentials in cleartext, which could allow local attackers to obtain unauthorized access and modify router settings.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-28325 identifies a vulnerability in the Asus RT-N12+ B1 router where credentials are stored in cleartext. This insecure storage could enable local attackers with low privileges and requiring user interaction to obtain sensitive credentials, leading to unauthorized access and modification of router settings. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-256 (Plaintext Storage of a Password) and CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials). No patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges could retrieve credentials stored in cleartext, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the router's administrative functions. This could lead to modification of router settings, impacting the integrity and availability of the device. The confidentiality impact is low, integrity impact is high, and availability impact is low as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to the device and monitor for unauthorized physical or network access. Avoid exposing the router to untrusted users locally.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d8db7ef31ef0b588549
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:45:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 08:26:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 29
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