How severe is CVE-2024-36493?

CVE-2024-36493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-36493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36493?

CVE-2024-36493 affects Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36493?

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-2024-36493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36363.

When was CVE-2024-36493 published?

CVE-2024-36493 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36493

CVE-2024-36493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36363
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the wireless.cgi set_wifi_basic() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36493?: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the wireless.cgi set_wifi_basic() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-36493?: CVE-2024-36493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-36493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36493?: CVE-2024-36493 affects Wavlink Wl-wn533a8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36493?: 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-2024-36493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36363.
When was CVE-2024-36493 published?: CVE-2024-36493 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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