CVE-2024-12398
CVE-2024-12398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50823
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the web management interface of the Zyxel WBE530 firmware versions through 7.00(ACLE.3) and WBE660S firmware versions through 6.70(ACGG.2) could allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator, enabling them to upload configuration files to a vulnerable device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12398?
- An improper privilege management vulnerability in the web management interface of the Zyxel WBE530 firmware versions through 7.00(ACLE.3) and WBE660S firmware versions through 6.70(ACGG.2) could allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator, enabling them to upload configuration files to a vulnerable device.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12398?
- CVE-2024-12398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-12398 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12398?
- CVE-2024-12398 primarily affects Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12398?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-12398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50823.
- When was CVE-2024-12398 published?
- CVE-2024-12398 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (23)
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa50ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa50ax_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa55axe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa90ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa90ax_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa110ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa130be_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa210ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa220ax-6e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa1123acv3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wac500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wac500h_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax300h_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax510d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax610d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax620d-6e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax630s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax640s-6e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax650s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax655e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wbe530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wbe660s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_lite_60ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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