CVE-2024-8878 Unauthenticated Password Reset

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Sep 2024 Updated 4 Nov 2025

An unauthenticated attacker can reset the admin password on Riello Netman 204 devices, gaining full control of the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-8878?

CVE-2024-8878 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Riello Netman 204, published on 24 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The password recovery mechanism for the forgotten password in Riello Netman 204 allows an attacker to reset the admin password and take over control of the device.This issue affects Netman 204: through 4.05.

Weakness: CWE-640

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Riello-Ups Netman 204 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2024-8878 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8878 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52jr-7fqr-h29h.