CVE-2024-39838 Hardcoded credentials in ZWX-2000CSW2-HN

High 8.8 Published Updated

Hard-coded credentials in ZEXELON network switches allow network-adjacent attackers to gain administrative access and modify device configuration.

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-2024-39838?

CVE-2024-39838 is a high-severity vulnerability in ZEXELON CO., LTD. ZWX-2000CSW2-HN, published on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ZWX-2000CSW2-HN firmware versions prior to Ver.0.3.15 uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow a network-adjacent attacker with an administrative privilege to alter the configuration of the device.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zexelon Zwx-2000csw2-Hn Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-39838 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39838 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3v7c-xw2c-76j5.

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