Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-48705 affects specified Wavlink AC1200 firmware builds and may let an attacker inject operating-system commands during an administrator password reset workflow. The business risk is moderate: compromise appears tied to router management functionality, but the sources do not confirm real-world exploitation or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and exposure reduction, especially for remotely managed routers. This is not supported as an emergency KEV-style incident from the provided sources, but affected edge devices should be contained quickly.
Technical view
The issue is described as CWE-77 command injection in the adm.cgi binary, specifically set_sys_adm, caused by improper sanitization of the newpass field. The description calls it post-authentication, while the CVSS vector lists PR:N, so privilege requirements are inconsistent in the provided evidence.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Wavlink AC1200 devices running firmware M32A3_V1410_230602 or M32A3_V1410_240222 are the stated exposure group. The structured affected-product fields are incomplete, so confirm model and firmware directly on devices.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public GitHub reference, but no cited source states active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data. Treat internet-exposed management interfaces as higher risk.
Researcher notes
Key evidence names adm.cgi set_sys_adm and the newpass field. Do not assume affected CPEs beyond the description. Note the post-authentication wording conflicts with PR:N in CVSS, which should be resolved before firm scoring decisions.
Mitigation direction
- Check Wavlink guidance for fixed firmware or official mitigations.
- Restrict router administration access to trusted internal networks only.
- Disable remote management where operationally feasible.
- Segment affected routers from sensitive internal systems.
- Monitor for unexpected admin password changes or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Wavlink AC1200 devices and record firmware versions.
- Confirm whether firmware matches M32A3_V1410_230602 or M32A3_V1410_240222.
- Verify management interfaces are not exposed to the internet.
- Review administrative logs for suspicious password reset activity.
- Track vendor advisories for patch availability or replacement guidance.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N3.92.5CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/L41KAA/CVE-2024-48705CVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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