CVE-2024-40087

Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions

Critical · published October 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
29.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can exploit this CVE with zero authentication needed! The Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 has a gaping hole right through its TCP service on port 5432! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that left the front door wide open and has no receptionist to check in guests. Anyone can wander in and claim any room they like, completely unchecked! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain complete administrative control of your router, allowing them to intercept traffic, change network settings, or even sniff sensitive data from connected devices. The risks are sky-high with serious implications for your privacy and security.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that left the front door wide open and has no receptionist to check in guests. Anyone can wander in and claim any room they like, completely unchecked! The Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System has an insecure permission flaw that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to access and control its custom TCP service running on port 5432 without any authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain complete administrative control of your router, allowing them to intercept traffic, change network settings, or even sniff sensitive data from connected devices. The risks are sky-high with serious implications for your privacy and security. Immediately patch your Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System to version 5.16.1.34 or later. Additionally, consider disabling remote management features unless absolutely necessary, and regularly check for firmware updates to keep your network secure. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep those pesky intruders at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00366 · 29.3th percentile
Published
2024-10-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 00:00Z
    Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions
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