CVE-2024-40091 Missing authorization in n/a

Q: Is CVE-2024-40091 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40091 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-40091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40091 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.3 Published 21 Oct 2024 Updated 5 Jul 2026

Remote attackers can access sensitive system logs without authentication due to missing authorization in the Boa webserver.

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-2024-40091?

CVE-2024-40091 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 lacks authentication in the Boa webserver, which allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to retrieve logs with sensitive system.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Viloliving Vilo 5 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40091 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-40091 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40091 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9x6c-wxq2-h7pc.