8.8
CWE
732 379
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-36821

First published: Tue Jun 11 2024(Updated: )

Insecure permissions in Linksys Velop WiFi 5 (WHW01v1) 1.1.13.202617 allows attackers to escalate privileges from Guest to root.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Linksys Velop Whw0101 Firmware=1.1.13.202617
Linksys Velop Whw0101

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-36821?

    CVE-2024-36821 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation from Guest to root in Linksys Velop WiFi systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-36821?

    To fix CVE-2024-36821, users should update their Linksys Velop WHW01v1 firmware to the latest patched version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-36821?

    CVE-2024-36821 affects users of the Linksys Velop WHW01v1 running firmware version 1.1.13.202617.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36821?

    CVE-2024-36821 is classified as an insecure permissions vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.

  • What devices are impacted by CVE-2024-36821?

    The vulnerability CVE-2024-36821 specifically impacts the Linksys Velop WHW01v1 device.

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