CVE-2024-54747

Name: CVE-2024-54747
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-06T16:15:22.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54747 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WAVLINK WN531P3 202383 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

WAVLINK WN531P3 202383 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-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wavlink	Wn531p3 Firmware	202383

References

https://colorful-meadow-5b9.notion.site/WN531P3_HardCode_vuln-14ac216a1c30805c9b4dd59028d866cc?pvs=73Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.wavlink.xyz/Firmware_ch/fm-531p3/Product

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54747?

WAVLINK WN531P3 202383 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

How severe is CVE-2024-54747?

CVE-2024-54747 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-2024-54747?

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-2024-54747?

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Source: NVD / NIST