Wavlink AC3000: Hidden Functionality
CVE-2024-39754 is a critical-severity hidden functionality vulnerability in Wavlink AC3000 from WAVLINK, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Wavlink AC3000 versions: M33A8.V5030.210505. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 72% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of Wavlink AC3000 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVLINK | Wavlink AC3000 | M33A8.V5030.210505 | Not stated |
| WAVLINK | Wl-wn533a8 Firmware | m33a8.v5030.210505 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 10.0 | Critical | CNA (cisco.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
A static login vulnerability exists in the wctrls functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to root access. An attacker can send packets to trigger this vulnerability.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Hidden Functionality
The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Always verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2034Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2034Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Wavlink AC3000
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Recent Hidden Functionality vulnerabilities
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