CVE-2024-5244 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

TP-Link Omada ER605 Reliance on Security Through Obscurity Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to access or spoof DDNS messages on affected installations of TP-Link Omada ER605 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. However, devices are vulnerable only if configured to use the Comexe DDNS service. The specific flaw exists within the cmxddnsd executable. The issue results from reliance on obscurity to secure network data. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-22439.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Omada Er605 Firmware	2.2.2
Tp-Link	Omada Er605	2.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-656

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-503/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-503/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-5244?

CVE-2024-5244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). TP-Link Omada ER605 Reliance on Security Through Obscurity Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to access or spoof DDNS messages on affected installations of TP-Link Oma...

How severe is CVE-2024-5244?

CVE-2024-5244 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5244?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Omada Er605 Firmware, Tp-Link Omada Er605.