CVE-2024-40750: Medium severity linksys velop pro 6e vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

Linksys Velop Pro 6E 1.0.8 MX62001.0.8.215731 and 7 1.0.10.215314 devices send cleartext Wi-Fi passwords over the public Internet during app-based installation.

Affected Software

6 affected components
LinkSys Velop Pro 6E
LinkSys Velop
All of the following
LinkSys Mx6200 Firmware=1.0.8.215731
LinkSys MX6200
All of the following
LinkSys Mbe7000 Firmware=1.0.10.215314
LinkSys Mbe7000

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40750?

CVE-2024-40750 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext Wi-Fi passwords over the Internet.

2

How does CVE-2024-40750 impact users?

CVE-2024-40750 allows attackers to intercept sensitive Wi-Fi credentials during the app-based installation of affected Linksys devices.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-40750?

To mitigate CVE-2024-40750, update the firmware of your Linksys Velop Pro 6E or Velop devices to the latest secure version provided by the manufacturer.

4

Which Linksys devices are affected by CVE-2024-40750?

CVE-2024-40750 affects Linksys Velop Pro 6E firmware version 1.0.8 MX6200_1.0.8.215731 and Velop firmware version 1.0.10.215314.

5

What should I do if I cannot update my device to fix CVE-2024-40750?

If unable to update, consider disconnecting the device from the Internet and using alternative methods for configuration to avoid risking exposure.

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