CVE-2024-38896
CVE-2024-38896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wn551k1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37675
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Wavlink Wn551k1 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WAVLINK WN551K1 found a command injection vulnerability through the start_hour parameter of /cgi-bin/nightled.cgi.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38896?
- WAVLINK WN551K1 found a command injection vulnerability through the start_hour parameter of /cgi-bin/nightled.cgi.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38896?
- CVE-2024-38896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-38896 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38896?
- CVE-2024-38896 affects Wavlink Wn551k1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38896?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-38896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37675.
- When was CVE-2024-38896 published?
- CVE-2024-38896 was published on 2024-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn551k1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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