CVE-2024-40495 — HIGH (8.0)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability was discovered in Linksys Router E2500 with firmware 2.0.00, allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the hnd_parentalctrl_unblock function.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	E2500 Firmware	2.0.00
Linksys	E2500	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

http://e2500.comBroken LinkNot Applicable
http://linksys.comProduct
https://github.com/iotaMing/IOT-CVE/blob/master/Linksys/CVE-2024-40495/CVE-2024-ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://e2500.comBroken LinkNot Applicable
http://linksys.comProduct
https://github.com/iotaMing/IOT-CVE/blob/master/Linksys/CVE-2024-40495/CVE-2024-ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40495?

CVE-2024-40495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). A vulnerability was discovered in Linksys Router E2500 with firmware 2.0.00, allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the hnd_parentalctrl_unblock function.

How severe is CVE-2024-40495?

CVE-2024-40495 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40495?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linksys E2500 Firmware, Linksys E2500.