CVE-2024-54457 Security feature bypass in AE1021
A logged-in user can enable the telnet service via undocumented features in FXC AE1021 firmware, bypassing intended security restrictions.
- 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-2024-54457?
CVE-2024-54457 is a high-severity vulnerability in FXC Inc. AE1021, published on 18 Dec 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to enable telnet service.
Weakness: CWE-1242
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54457?
How do I fix CVE-2024-54457?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54457 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-54457 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-54457 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9hr-jx5x-v454.