What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-36290?

CVE-2024-36290 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Which versions of Wl Wn533A8 Firmware are affected by CVE-2024-36290?

CVE-2024-36290 presents critical security risk, a buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 10.0.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-36290?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-36290. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-36290?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Wl Wn533A8 Firmware CVE-2024-36290

CRITICAL

Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)

2025-01-14 talos-cna@cisco.com

Buffer Overflow Wl Wn533A8 Firmware

10.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 21, 2025 - 18:49 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 14, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the login.cgi Goto_chidx() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the login.cgi Goto_chidx() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Copy without Size Check (CWE-120), which allows attackers to overflow a buffer to corrupt adjacent memory. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the login.cgi Goto_chidx() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability. Affected products include: Wavlink Wl-Wn533A8 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Always validate buffer sizes before copy operations. Use bounded functions (strncpy, snprintf). Enable compiler protections.