How severe is CVE-2024-53938?

CVE-2024-53938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-53938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53938?

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-2024-53938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52200.

When was CVE-2024-53938 published?

CVE-2024-53938 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53938

CVE-2024-53938 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52200
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2024-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Victure RX1800 WiFi 6 Router (software EN_V1.0.0_r12_110933, hardware 1.0) devices. The TELNET service is enabled by default and exposed over the LAN. The root account is accessible without a password, allowing attackers to achieve full control over the router remotely without any authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53938?: An issue was discovered in Victure RX1800 WiFi 6 Router (software EN_V1.0.0_r12_110933, hardware 1.0) devices. The TELNET service is enabled by default and exposed over the LAN. The root account is accessible without a password, allowing attackers to achieve full control over the router remotely without any authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-53938?: CVE-2024-53938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-53938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53938?: 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-2024-53938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52200.
When was CVE-2024-53938 published?: CVE-2024-53938 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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