How severe is CVE-2024-20287?

CVE-2024-20287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20287?

CVE-2024-20287 affects Cisco Wap371 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20287?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20287 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20287 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18002.

When was CVE-2024-20287 published?

CVE-2024-20287 was published on 2024-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20287

CVE-2024-20287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wap371 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18002
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Cisco Wap371 Firmware
Published: 2024-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco WAP371 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access Point (AP) with Single Point Setup could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials for the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20287?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco WAP371 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access Point (AP) with Single Point Setup could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials for the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-20287?: CVE-2024-20287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20287?: CVE-2024-20287 affects Cisco Wap371 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20287 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20287 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18002.
When was CVE-2024-20287 published?: CVE-2024-20287 was published on 2024-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sb-wap-inject-bHStWgXO

Affected products (1)

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