CVE-2024-6145

Actiontec WCB6200Q Cookie Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Actiontec WCB6200Q Cookie Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Actiontec WCB6200Q routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HTTP server. A crafted Cookie header in an HTTP request can trigger the use of a format specifier from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the HTTP server. Was ZDI-CAN-21417.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Actiontec WCB6200Q
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-808/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6145?
CVE-2024-6145 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6145?
To fix CVE-2024-6145, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-6145 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6145 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-6145?
CVE-2024-6145 affects Actiontec WCB6200Q.
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