CVE-2024-39280 Command injection in Wavlink AC3000

Critical 9.1 Published 14 Jan 2025 Updated 14 Jan 2025

An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on Wavlink AC3000 routers via a crafted HTTP request to the SMB configuration interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-39280?

CVE-2024-39280 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-Wn533a8 Firmware, published on 14 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An external config control vulnerability exists in the nas.cgi set_smb_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-15

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wl-Wn533a8 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2024-39280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-33pw-8v2f-85mj.