CVE-2024-39783CWE-77

Multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the adm.cgi sch_reboot() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505

Critical ยท published January 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ Multiple command injection vulnerabilities in the Wavlink AC3000 M33A8 can turn an authenticated user into a puppet master โ€” all they need is a specially crafted HTTP request! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of your device like an automated pizza oven that will cook whatever ingredients are tossed inside. If someone can sneak in a few unusual toppings (like malicious commands), they could end up baking something dangerous, all without your consent! ๐Ÿ• An attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the device. This means they could manipulate settings, access sensitive information, or even leverage the device for further attacks within the network โ€” a nightmare for anyone relying on their connectivity!

Put simply

Think of your device like an automated pizza oven that will cook whatever ingredients are tossed inside. If someone can sneak in a few unusual toppings (like malicious commands), they could end up baking something dangerous, all without your consent! ๐Ÿ• This vulnerability in the `adm.cgi sch_reboot()` functionality allows attackers to inject OS commands via the `restart_week` POST parameter, leading to remote code execution if exploited. This occurs because the system fails to properly validate input from authenticated users.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the device. This means they could manipulate settings, access sensitive information, or even leverage the device for further attacks within the network โ€” a nightmare for anyone relying on their connectivity! Apply the latest firmware update to version V5030.210505 to close these vulnerabilities immediately. Additionally, review access controls to ensure only trusted users can interact with the system settings. Consider implementing additional input validation measures to tighten security! You've got the power to fix this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your devices secured in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04597 ยท 91.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 ยท Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2025-01-14T14:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 14:21Z
    Multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the adm.cgi sch_reboot() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505
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