CVE-2024-39280: wl-wn533a8 — Exploit

Description

An external config control vulnerability exists in the nas.cgi set_smb_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-15 CWE-15

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wavlink	wl-wn533a8_firmware	All
wavlink	wl-wn533a8	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2055 https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2055

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39280? +

An external config control vulnerability exists in the nas.cgi set_smb_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-39280? +

CVE-2024-39280 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39280? +

CVE-2024-39280 affects products from wavlink, specifically: wl-wn533a8, wl-wn533a8_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39280? +

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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