CVE-2024-27497 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published 1 Mar 2024 Updated 16 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication on Linksys E2000 routers via the position.js file, gaining unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-27497?

CVE-2024-27497 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Linksys E2000 Ver.1.0.06 build 1 is vulnerable to authentication bypass via the position.js file.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linksys E2000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2024-27497 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27497 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vqw3-3gm8-35vm.