Auth bypass in Necta Wifi_mouse_server

CVE-2022-3218

Due to a reliance on client-side authentication, the WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server) from Necta LLC's authentication mechanism is trivially bypassed, which can result in remote code execution.

EPSS: 0.735 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@rapid7.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@rapid7.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@rapid7.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@rapid7.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@rapid7.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3218?
CVE-2022-3218 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Necta Wifi_mouse_server, classified under CWE-603. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2022-09-19.
How severe is CVE-2022-3218?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-3218 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.