CVE-2024-40495 Code injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on Linksys E2500 routers via the parental control unblock function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40495?
CVE-2024-40495 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was discovered in Linksys Router E2500 with firmware 2.0.00, allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the hnd_parentalctrl_unblock function.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40495?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linksys E2500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40495?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40495 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2024-40495 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40495 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6ggw-rwr9-p77h.