CVE-2024-40112 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can manipulate the language cookie to include arbitrary files, disclosing sensitive information on Sitecom WLX-2006 range extenders.
- 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-2024-40112?
CVE-2024-40112 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and before, which allows an attacker to manipulate the "language" cookie to include arbitrary files from the server. This vulnerability can be exploited to disclose sensitive information.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40112?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sitecom Wlx-2006 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40112?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40112 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-40112 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40112 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3qf-mq3f-rgcf.