How severe is CVE-2024-36290?

CVE-2024-36290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36290 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-2024-36290?

CVE-2024-36290 affects Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36290?

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.

Does CVE-2024-36290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36361.

When was CVE-2024-36290 published?

CVE-2024-36290 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36290

CVE-2024-36290 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36361
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the login.cgi Goto_chidx() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36290?: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the login.cgi Goto_chidx() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-36290?: CVE-2024-36290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36290 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-2024-36290?: CVE-2024-36290 affects Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36290?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-36290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36361.
When was CVE-2024-36290 published?: CVE-2024-36290 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn533a8_firmware:m33a8.v5030.210505:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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