VDB-229203 · CVE-2023-1763 · EUVD-2023-23974

Canon IJ Network Tool 4.7.5 Wi-Fi Connection Setup missing password field masking

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Canon IJ Network Tool 4.7.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Wi-Fi Connection Setup. Performing a manipulation results in missing password field masking. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-1763. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Canon IJ Network Tool 4.7.5. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Wi-Fi Connection Setup. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing password field masking vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-549. The product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Canon IJ Network Tool/Ver.4.7.5 and earlier (supported OS: OS X 10.9.5-macOS 13),IJ Network Tool/Ver.4.7.3 and earlier (supported OS: OS X 10.7.5-OS X 10.8) allows an attacker to acquire sensitive information on the Wi-Fi connection setup of the printer from the software.

The weakness was presented 05/17/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at psirt.canon. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-1763 since 03/31/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1552 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-23974). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Canon

Name

IJ Network Tool

Version

4.7.5

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing password field masking
CWE: CWE-549 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2023 🔍
05/17/2023 +47 days 🔍
05/17/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2025 +818 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: psirt.canon
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-1763 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-1763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229203
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2023 07:30
Updated: 08/12/2025 10:23
Changes: 05/17/2023 07:30 (46), 05/17/2023 07:31 (1), 08/12/2025 10:23 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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