CVE-2024-57223

Linksys E7350 1.1.00.032 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the ifname parameter in the apcli_wps_gen_pincode function

Critical · published January 10, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in Linksys E7350 could give attackers the keys to your network! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist accepting reservations without checking IDs — anyone could book a room and run wild! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, compromising your entire network. They could potentially change settings, access connected devices, and even intercept sensitive data. The risks are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist accepting reservations without checking IDs — anyone could book a room and run wild! The command injection vulnerability resides in the apcli_wps_gen_pincode function, specifically through improper handling of the ifname parameter. This allows attackers to inject malicious commands that the device unwittingly executes.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, compromising your entire network. They could potentially change settings, access connected devices, and even intercept sensitive data. The risks are absolutely devastating! It's crucial to update your Linksys E7350 to the patched version 1.1.00.033 immediately. Review your network configurations to ensure there are no unauthorized changes, and consider changing your Wi-Fi passwords just to be safe! You've got this! Act quickly, and you'll keep your network secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01727 · 77.4th percentile
Published
2025-01-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 00:00Z
    Linksys E7350 1.1.00.032 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the ifname parameter in the apcli_wps_gen_pincode function
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