How severe is CVE-2024-54747?

CVE-2024-54747 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-54747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54747?

CVE-2024-54747 affects Wavlink Wn531p3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54747?

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-2024-54747 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54747 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52660.

When was CVE-2024-54747 published?

CVE-2024-54747 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54747

CVE-2024-54747 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wn531p3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52660
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Wavlink Wn531p3 Firmware
Published: 2024-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WAVLINK WN531P3 202383 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54747?: WAVLINK WN531P3 202383 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.
How severe is CVE-2024-54747?: CVE-2024-54747 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-54747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54747?: CVE-2024-54747 affects Wavlink Wn531p3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54747?: 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-2024-54747 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54747 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52660.
When was CVE-2024-54747 published?: CVE-2024-54747 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn531p3_firmware:202383:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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