CVE-2024-39790CWE-15

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_ftp_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505

Critical · published January 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Multiple external config control vulnerabilities in your Wavlink AC3000 could allow attackers to bypass permissions with just a crafted HTTP request! 🚨 It's like a pizza delivery guy being able to slip into your house because nobody checked his delivery slip — all it takes is one small oversight! This means an attacker could waltz right in and change your FTP settings, potentially allowing unauthorized access or even disrupting your entire network. The consequences could be absolutely devastating; imagine someone hijacking your files or overloading your FTP server!

Put simply

It's like a pizza delivery guy being able to slip into your house because nobody checked his delivery slip — all it takes is one small oversight! The vulnerabilities stem from the `set_ftp_cfg()` functionality in nas.cgi, allowing an authenticated user to exploit the `ftp_max_sessions` POST parameter for configuration injection and permission bypass.

What to do

This means an attacker could waltz right in and change your FTP settings, potentially allowing unauthorized access or even disrupting your entire network. The consequences could be absolutely devastating; imagine someone hijacking your files or overloading your FTP server! Immediately patch your Wavlink AC3000 to the latest version to close these critical vulnerabilities. Review your FTP settings and ensure strict permissions are enforced to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access. You've got this! With these updates, you can secure your setup and maintain your hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · 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
0.01556 · 75.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-15 · External Control of System or Configuration Setting
Published
2025-01-14T14:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 14:20Z
    Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_ftp_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505
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