8.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-12398
Zyxel WBE Web Management Interface Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability in the web management interface of the Zyxel WBE530 firmware versions through 7.00(ACLE.3) and WBE660S firmware versions through 6.70(ACGG.2) could allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator, enabling them to upload configuration files to a vulnerable device.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 14, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 14, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-12398 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Zyxel wbe660s_firmware
2 Zyxel wbe530_firmware
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-12398.

URL Resource
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-aps-and-security-router-devices-01-14-2025

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-12398 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • TheCyberThrone
CVE-2024-44243: macOS SIP Bypass Flaw

CVE-2024-44243 is a critical vulnerability discovered in macOS that allows attackers to bypass Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) by exploiting third-party kernel extensions. This vulnerability ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 15, 2025 (2 hours, 35 minutes ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
Google Chrome fixes 16 flaws with the latest version

Google has released version 132.0.6834.83/84 of its Chrome browser on January 14, 2025. This update addresses several critical security vulnerabilities to enhance the browser’s security and stability. ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 15, 2025 (6 hours, 52 minutes ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
CISA adds Fortinet flaw CVE-2024-55591 to KEV Catalog

CVE-2024-55591 is a critical vulnerability affecting Fortinet’s FortiOS and FortiProxy devices. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain super-admin pri ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 15, 2025 (11 hours, 26 minutes ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
Microsoft Patch Tuesday- January 2025

Microsoft released the January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates on January 14, 2025, focusing on addressing critical security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products. This update cycle includes se ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 15, 2025 (17 hours, 48 minutes ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
CVE-2024-12398 impacts Zyxel Devices

CVE-2024-12398 is a critical vulnerability discovered in the web management interface of certain Zyxel devices. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate thei ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 14, 2025 (1 day, 6 hours ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2024-27397) Exploited: PoC Released

Security researcher liona24 has provided an in-depth analysis and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2024-27397, a vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s netfilter nf_tables component. This us ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 14, 2025 (1 day, 16 hours ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Zyxel Urges Patch Application for Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2024-12398)

Zyxel has issued an advisory for a newly identified security vulnerability, CVE-2024-12398, that affects multiple access points (AP) and security routers. With a CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 14, 2025 (1 day, 16 hours ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-12398 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 14, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An improper privilege management vulnerability in the web management interface of the Zyxel WBE530 firmware versions through 7.00(ACLE.3) and WBE660S firmware versions through 6.70(ACGG.2) could allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator, enabling them to upload configuration files to a vulnerable device.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-269
    Added Reference https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-aps-and-security-router-devices-01-14-2025
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-12398 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-12398 weaknesses.

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