CVE-2024-39363CWE-80

A cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability exists in the login.cgi set_lang_CountryCode() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505

Critical · published January 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
49%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one crafty HTTP request could expose sensitive information in your Wavlink AC3000 M33A8 device — and guess what? It doesn't even require authentication! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a careless hotel manager who hands out room keys without checking IDs. Anyone can walk in and see what’s behind closed doors, thanks to a simple oversight in security procedures. This critical XSS vulnerability allows an attacker to reveal sensitive data from your device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to private information. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating, compromising your security and privacy in an instant.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a careless hotel manager who hands out room keys without checking IDs. Anyone can walk in and see what’s behind closed doors, thanks to a simple oversight in security procedures. The vulnerability stems from a lack of proper input validation in the login.cgi set_lang_CountryCode() function. An attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted HTTP request that the system accepts without proper checks, leading to possible data leakage.

What to do

This critical XSS vulnerability allows an attacker to reveal sensitive data from your device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to private information. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating, compromising your security and privacy in an instant. To remediate this issue, immediately patch your Wavlink AC3000 M33A8 to the latest firmware version. Regularly audit your application for input validation and ensure all user inputs are sanitized before processing. Don't forget to review your security settings! You've got the power to secure your device! Follow these steps, and you'll be back on track in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.49047 · 98.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-80 · Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Published
2025-01-14T14:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 14:21Z
    A cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability exists in the login.cgi set_lang_CountryCode() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505
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