CVE-2024-3659: ar2140 Command Injection (CVSS 7.2)

Description

Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injection via sending a crafted request to one of the endpoints. In order to exploit this vulnerability, one has to have access to the administrative portal of the router.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
kaongroup	ar2140_firmware	3.2.46 — 4.2.16
kaongroup	ar2140	All

References

Other References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/08/CVE-2024-3659 https://cert.pl/posts/2024/08/CVE-2024-3659

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3659? +

Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injection via sending a crafted request to one of the endpoints. In order to exploit this vulnerability, one has to have access to the administrative portal of the router. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3659? +

CVE-2024-3659 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3659? +

CVE-2024-3659 affects products from kaongroup, specifically: ar2140, ar2140_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3659? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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