CVE-2024-40088: n/a
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Boa webserver of Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to enumerate the existence and length of any file in the filesystem by placing malicious payloads in the path of any HTTP request.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Boa webserver in Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System versions <= 5.16.1.33 contains a directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2024-40088) that permits remote unauthenticated attackers to enumerate file existence and length on the device filesystem. This is achieved by injecting specially crafted payloads into the HTTP request path, exploiting insufficient input validation. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely determine the presence and size of arbitrary files on the affected device, potentially aiding further reconnaissance or targeted attacks. There is no indication of direct code execution, data modification, or denial of service from this vulnerability alone.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict external access to the Boa webserver interface where possible and monitor for unusual HTTP requests that may indicate exploitation attempts.
CVE-2024-40088: n/a
Description
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Boa webserver of Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System <= 5.16.1.33 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to enumerate the existence and length of any file in the filesystem by placing malicious payloads in the path of any HTTP request.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Boa webserver in Vilo 5 Mesh WiFi System versions <= 5.16.1.33 contains a directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2024-40088) that permits remote unauthenticated attackers to enumerate file existence and length on the device filesystem. This is achieved by injecting specially crafted payloads into the HTTP request path, exploiting insufficient input validation. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely determine the presence and size of arbitrary files on the affected device, potentially aiding further reconnaissance or targeted attacks. There is no indication of direct code execution, data modification, or denial of service from this vulnerability alone.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict external access to the Boa webserver interface where possible and monitor for unusual HTTP requests that may indicate exploitation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6ca4b7ef31ef0b5671d5
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:41:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 21:52:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 46
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