CVE-2024-38666 (GCVE-0-2024-38666)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-14 14:21 – Updated: 2025-01-15 20:20
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An external config control vulnerability exists in the openvpn.cgi openvpn_client_setup() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-15 20:19 UTC
CWE
- CWE-15 - External Control of System or Configuration Setting
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavlink | Wavlink AC3000 |
Affected:
M33A8.V5030.210505
|
guessed |
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