How severe is CVE-2024-53688?

CVE-2024-53688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2024-53688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53688?

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-2024-53688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52031.

When was CVE-2024-53688 published?

CVE-2024-53688 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53688

CVE-2024-53688 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52031
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to execute an arbitrary OS command using a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53688?: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to execute an arbitrary OS command using a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2024-53688?: CVE-2024-53688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2024-53688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53688?: 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-2024-53688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52031.
When was CVE-2024-53688 published?: CVE-2024-53688 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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