CVE-2024-45242
CVE-2024-45242 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41383
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
EnGenius ENH1350EXT A8J-ENH1350EXT devices through 3.9.3.2_c1.9.51 allow (blind) OS Command Injection via shell metacharacters to the Ping or Speed Test utility. During the time of initial setup, the device creates an open unsecured network whose admin panel is configured with the default credentials of admin/admin. An unauthorized attacker in proximity to the Wi-Fi network can exploit this window of time to execute arbitrary OS commands with root-level permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45242?
- EnGenius ENH1350EXT A8J-ENH1350EXT devices through 3.9.3.2_c1.9.51 allow (blind) OS Command Injection via shell metacharacters to the Ping or Speed Test utility. During the time of initial setup, the device creates an open unsecured network whose admin panel is configured with the default credentials of admin/admin. An unauthorized attacker in proximity to the Wi-Fi network can exploit this window of time to execute arbitrary OS commands with root-level permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45242?
- CVE-2024-45242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-45242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-45242?
- 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-2024-45242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-45242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41383.
- When was CVE-2024-45242 published?
- CVE-2024-45242 was published on 2024-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/Engenius/CVE-2024-45242
- https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/Engenius/CVE-2024-45242_Extended_Report.pdf
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