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Wl Wn533A8 Firmware CVE-2024-39784

CRITICAL
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2025-01-14 talos-cna@cisco.com
9.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact

CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.60%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
No patch listed yet 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

Multiple command execution vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi add_dir() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. Multiple command execution vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi add_dir() 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 these vulnerabilities.A command injection vulnerability exists in the disk_part POST parameter. Affected products include: Wavlink Wl-Wn533A8 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.1 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Nov 03, 2025 - 22:17 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 14, 2025 - 15:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Multiple command execution vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi add_dir() 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 these vulnerabilities.A command injection vulnerability exists in the disk_part POST parameter.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2024-39784 presents critical security risk, a injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.1. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.6%
Top 31% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.6%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

67
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +46
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn533a8_firmware:m33a8.v5030.210505:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-39803 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the qos.cgi qos_settings() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030

CVE-2024-39802 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the qos.cgi qos_settings() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030

CVE-2024-39801 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the qos.cgi qos_settings() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030

CVE-2024-39800 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exists in the openvpn.cgi openvpn_server_setup() functionality of Wavli

CVE-2024-39799 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exists in the openvpn.cgi openvpn_server_setup() functionality of Wavli

CVE-2024-39798 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exists in the openvpn.cgi openvpn_server_setup() functionality of Wavli

CVE-2024-39795 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_nas() proftpd functionality of Wavlink AC3000

CVE-2024-39794 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_nas() proftpd functionality of Wavlink AC3000

CVE-2024-39793 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_nas() proftpd functionality of Wavlink AC3000

CVE-2024-39790 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_ftp_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A

CVE-2024-39789 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_ftp_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A

CVE-2024-39788 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 14

Multiple external config control vulnerabilities exist in the nas.cgi set_ftp_cfg() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A

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