CVE-2024-26504
CVE-2024-26504 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23769
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in Wifire Hotspot v.4.5.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the dst parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-26504?
- An issue in Wifire Hotspot v.4.5.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the dst parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2024-26504?
- CVE-2024-26504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-26504 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-26504?
- 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-2024-26504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-26504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23769.
- When was CVE-2024-26504 published?
- CVE-2024-26504 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/601.html
- https://portswigger.net/kb/issues/00500100_open-redirection-reflected
- https://tomiodarim.io/posts/cve-2024-26504/
- https://wifire.me/en/hotspot
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