Is CVE-2024-9677 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-9677 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-12-05.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-9677?

CVE-2024-9677 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2024-9677?

Patch guidance is available from zyxel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-9677.

CVE-2024-9677 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

The insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in the CLI command of the USG FLEX H series uOS firmware version V1.21 and earlier versions could allow an authenticated local attacker to gain privilege escalation by stealing the authentication token of a login administrator. Note that this attack could be successful only if the administrator has not logged out.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-522 · Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ZYXEL
Published: 10/22/2024
Last Modified: 12/5/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-9677

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