CVE-2024-54745Network attack vector

Root access via hardcoded device password

Published Dec 6, 2024 · Updated Dec 11, 2024

Hardcoded credentials in WAVLINK WN701AE firmware M01AE_V240305 allow remote attackers to log in as root over the network. The firmware stores a fixed root-account password in /etc/shadow instead of a device-specific secret, causing every affected image to accept the same credential. Unauthenticated network access to an exposed login service is sufficient for full administrative control of the device.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.56%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Hardcoded credentials in WAVLINK WN701AE firmware M01AE_V240305 allow remote attackers to log in as root over the network. The firmware stores a fixed root-account password in /etc/shadow instead of a device-specific secret, causing every affected image to accept the same credential. Unauthenticated network access to an exposed login service is sufficient for full administrative control of the device.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-54745
Published
Dec 6, 2024
Updated
Dec 11, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-276, T1078.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 6, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 11, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
T1078.001Valid Accounts: Default Accounts

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