CVE-2024-38902

Name: CVE-2024-38902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-24T21:15:26.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38902 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. H3C Magic R230 V100R002 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

H3C Magic R230 V100R002 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
H3c	Magic R230 Firmware	100r002

References

https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/blob/main/H3C/Magic%20R230/hardcode/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/blob/main/H3C/Magic%20R230/hardcode/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38902?

H3C Magic R230 V100R002 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

How severe is CVE-2024-38902?

CVE-2024-38902 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38902?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST