CVE-2008-6824
CVE-2008-6824 is a critical-severity vulnerability in A-link Wl54ap2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: A-link Wl54ap2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6824?
- The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6824?
- CVE-2008-6824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6824 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6824?
- CVE-2008-6824 primarily affects A-link Wl54ap2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6824?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-6824 published?
- CVE-2008-6824 was published on 2009-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.louhinetworks.fi/advisory/alink_081028.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497997/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51199
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6899
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:a-link:wl54ap2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:a-link:wl54ap3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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