CVE-2024-38897: Medium severity wavlink wn551k1 firmware vulnerability
Published Jun 24, 2024
·Updated
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Affected Software
3 affected components
Wavlink WN551K1
All of the following
Wavlink Wn551k1 Firmware
Wavlink WN551K1
Event History
Jun 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38897?
CVE-2024-38897 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive router information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38897?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38897, users should update their WAVLINK WN551K1 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
3
What impact does CVE-2024-38897 have on my router's security?
CVE-2024-38897 allows attackers to access sensitive information from the WAVLINK WN551K1 router, potentially compromising the device's security.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-38897?
CVE-2024-38897 affects users of the WAVLINK WN551K1 router that have not secured sensitive information from being exposed.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38897?
Currently, the only reliable workaround for CVE-2024-38897 is to ensure that the firmware is up to date with the latest security patches.