CVE-2024-48457
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in multiple Netis router models allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through specific endpoints and binaries. Affected users include anyone using the listed Netis router models with vulnerable firmware versions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Netis Wifi6 Router NX10
- Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC65
- Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC63
- Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC21
- Netis Wifi Router MW5360
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could obtain router credentials, configuration data, or other sensitive information leading to complete network compromise.
Likely Case
Information disclosure exposing router settings, network configurations, or authentication details.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if routers are behind firewalls with restricted WAN access and proper network segmentation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires network access to the router's web interface endpoints.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Netis official website for updated firmware
Vendor Advisory: Not provided in CVE details
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Netis official website 2. Download latest firmware for your router model 3. Access router admin interface 4. Upload and apply firmware update 5. Reboot router
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Access
allBlock external access to router admin interface
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Place router behind firewall with strict inbound rules
- Disable remote administration and WAN access to admin interface
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router firmware version in admin interface and compare with affected versions listCheck Version:
Login to router admin interface and check System Status or Firmware pageVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version has been updated to non-vulnerable version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access to /cgi-bin/skk_set.cgi endpoint
- Multiple failed access attempts to admin interface
Network Indicators:
- External IP addresses accessing router admin ports
- Unusual traffic patterns to router management interface
SIEM Query:
source_ip=external AND dest_port IN (80,443) AND url_path CONTAINS '/cgi-bin/skk_set.cgi'