CVE-2020-13117

Wavlink WN575A4, WN579X3, and WN530G3A devices through 2020-05-15 allow unauthenticated remote users to inject commands via the key parameter in a login…

published February 9, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
69%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple command injection could let attackers execute their own code on your Wavlink devices! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place an order without verifying if they're supposed to be there – a recipe for disaster with unwanted meals flooding the kitchen! An attacker could send malicious commands via the login request, potentially gaining control over your device and accessing sensitive information. This situation could lead to unauthorized access or even manipulation of your network, making it a serious concern.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place an order without verifying if they're supposed to be there – a recipe for disaster with unwanted meals flooding the kitchen! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote users to inject commands by manipulating the 'key' parameter in a login request, giving them direct access to the system processes.

What to do

An attacker could send malicious commands via the login request, potentially gaining control over your device and accessing sensitive information. This situation could lead to unauthorized access or even manipulation of your network, making it a serious concern. To protect your devices, ensure you update to the latest firmware version released after May 15, 2020. Additionally, check your network settings to restrict access and consider changing default login credentials to something unique. 🛡️ You've got this! Patch your devices, and you'll be one step closer to fortifying your network! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.68576 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2021-02-09T18:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 FEB 18:53Z
    Wavlink WN575A4, WN579X3, and WN530G3A devices through 2020-05-15 allow unauthenticated remote users to inject commands via the key parameter in a login…
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