Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a low-severity information exposure issue in Hathway Skyworth Router CM5100-511 firmware v4.1.1.24. The report says information about USB and WiFi connected devices is stored in plaintext. Business urgency is limited, but affected routers should be reviewed where physical access or device handling is plausible.
Executive priority
Handle through normal vulnerability management unless affected routers are physically accessible to untrusted people or pass through third-party service channels. Prioritize inventory, vendor guidance, and hardware handling controls over emergency response.
Technical view
CVE-2024-46383 maps to CWE-312, plaintext storage of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating physical access is required and impact is limited to confidentiality. The provided affected metadata is incomplete, listing vendor/product/version as n/a despite the title naming the router and firmware.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments using Hathway Skyworth Router CM5100-511 firmware v4.1.1.24. The CVSS vector requires physical access, so risk is higher for devices in shared spaces, repair chains, unmanaged offices, or disposal workflows.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Public references describe the issue, but the provided data does not include vendor confirmation, exploit prevalence, or a named patch.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow. The CVE record gives low CVSS and CWE-312, while structured affected fields are n/a. Avoid expanding scope beyond the named Hathway Skyworth CM5100-511 v4.1.1.24 unless additional vendor or researcher evidence confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Check Hathway or Skyworth guidance for firmware updates or advisories.
- Limit physical access to routers and stored hardware.
- Treat retired or serviced routers as containing sensitive device metadata.
- Review disposal and repair handling procedures for affected routers.
- Segment or replace exposed devices if vendor remediation is unavailable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory routers for CM5100-511 hardware and firmware v4.1.1.24.
- Confirm whether USB or WiFi device metadata is stored in plaintext during authorized review.
- Check vendor release notes for fixed firmware or configuration guidance.
- Document locations where physical access to routers is practical.
- Track remediation status for each affected device.
Public sources used
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- Low
- CVSS
- 2.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N0.91.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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2.4LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.