CVE-2024-54745

CRITICAL

Published Dec 6, 2024 Modified Oct 3, 2025 CWE-276

Description

WAVLINK WN701AE M01AE_V240305 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wavlink	wn701ae_firmware	All
wavlink	wn701ae	All

References

Exploits

https://colorful-meadow-5b9.notion.site/WN701AE_HardCode_vuln-14ac216a1c308015b571e68810d83e16?pvs=4

Other References

https://docs.wavlink.xyz/Firmware_ch/fm-701e/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54745? +

WAVLINK WN701AE M01AE_V240305 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-54745? +

CVE-2024-54745 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54745? +

CVE-2024-54745 affects products from wavlink, specifically: wn701ae, wn701ae_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54745? +

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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