CVE-2022-3218
CriticalPublic exploitDue 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.
Published Sep 19, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-3218 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wifi Mouse Server (Necta), WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Mouse ServerNecta | 1.7.8.5 | n/a |
| WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server) | >= 1.8.3.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 19, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-603 Use of Client-Side Authentication
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Wifi Mouse Server (Necta) versions 1.7.8.5; WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server) versions >= 1.8.3.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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