VulnerabilityPublished 6 Jan 2025Updated 7 Jan 2025

CVE-2024-48457: Netis Wifi6 Router NX10 · Out-of-bounds Read

Source CVE Database V5

Public exploit available (Metasploit) · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.5High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 87% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
1 Metasploit module
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

Monitor Netis official channels and security advisories for firmware updates addressing CVE-2024-48457 and apply patches immediately upon release.
Until patches are available, restrict access to router management interfaces by disabling remote management or limiting access to trusted IP addresses only.
Segment networks to isolate vulnerable routers from critical systems and sensitive data to reduce attack impact.
Implement network-level protections such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems to detect and block suspicious requests targeting /cgi-bin/skk_set.cgi or attempts to access /bin/scripts/start_wifi.sh.
Regularly audit router configurations and logs for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.
Educate users and administrators on the risks of exposing router management interfaces to the internet.
Consider replacing unsupported or unpatchable devices with models from vendors with strong security track records.
Employ network traffic analysis tools to identify anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, network segmentation, and proactive monitoring tailored to the specific vulnerability vectors.

Description

An issue in Netis Wifi6 Router NX10 2.0.1.3643 and 2.0.1.3582 and Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC65 3.0.0.3749 and Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC63 3.0.0.3327 and 3.0.0.3503 and Netis Wifi 11AC Router NC21 3.0.0.3800, 3.0.0.3500 and 3.0.0.3329 and Netis Wifi Router MW5360 1.0.1.3442 and 1.0.1.3031 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the endpoint /cgi-bin/skk_set.cgi and binary /bin/scripts/start_wifi.sh

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2024-48457 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from vulnerable Netis routers. This can include configuration details, credentials, or operational scripts that an attacker could leverage to escalate privileges, conduct further network attacks, or compromise connected devices. Since the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly, the immediate risk is information leakage. However, the disclosed data could enable attackers to bypass security controls or launch targeted attacks against the network. Organizations relying on these routers for critical connectivity or as part of their network infrastructure face increased risk of lateral movement and data breaches. The ease of remote exploitation without authentication broadens the attack surface, especially for devices exposed to the internet or poorly segmented internal networks. The lack of current patches means the vulnerability remains open, increasing the window of exposure. Overall, this vulnerability poses a significant threat to confidentiality and network security for affected users worldwide.

CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessCWE Top 25 (2025): #8
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Implementation · Input Validation
Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
Architecture and Design · Language Selection
Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
XML Security (opens in a new tab)
Mass Assignment (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V13.3.1 (opens in a new tab)
V5.1.4 (opens in a new tab)
V5.1.3 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Overread Buffers (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

github.com/users/h00die-gr3y/projects/1/views/1 (opens in a new tab)

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Exploitation evidence

What to do

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 27 Feb 2026, 21:30 UTC

Public exploits and detection1 Metasploit module

WeaknessesCWE-125

Technical details

References

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