CVE-2024-38896

Name: CVE-2024-38896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-24T21:15:26.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38896 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. WAVLINK WN551K1 found a command injection vulnerability through the start_hour parameter of /cgi-bin/nightled.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WAVLINK WN551K1 found a command injection vulnerability through the start_hour parameter of /cgi-bin/nightled.cgi.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wavlink	Wn551k1 Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/tree/main/Wavlink/WN551K1/nightled.cgiExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/tree/main/Wavlink/WN551K1/nightled.cgiExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38896?

WAVLINK WN551K1 found a command injection vulnerability through the start_hour parameter of /cgi-bin/nightled.cgi.

How severe is CVE-2024-38896?

CVE-2024-38896 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38896?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-38896?

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Source: NVD / NIST