Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505 openvpn.cgi openvpn_client_setup external control of setting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. This affects the function openvpn_client_setup of the file openvpn.cgi. The manipulation leads to external control of setting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-38666. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function openvpn_client_setup of the file openvpn.cgi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a external control of setting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-15. One or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An external config control vulnerability exists in the openvpn.cgi openvpn_client_setup() 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 this vulnerability.

It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-38666 since 06/28/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/22/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: External control of setting
CWE: CWE-15
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

06/28/2024 🔍
01/14/2025 +200 days 🔍
01/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/22/2025 +220 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2024-2051
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-38666 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-38666
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291563

Entryinfo

Created: 01/14/2025 15:56
Updated: 08/22/2025 02:28
Changes: 01/14/2025 15:56 (63), 08/22/2025 02:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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