VulnerabilityPublished 1 Nov 2024Updated 5 Nov 2024

CVE-2024-51398: Weak Password Requirements

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

6.5Medium

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

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

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

Attack Vector: Adjacent
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: Adjacent: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack, but the attack is limited at the protocol level to a logically adjacent topology. This can mean an attack must be launched from the same shared physical (e.g., Bluetooth or IEEE 802.11) or logical (e.g., local IP subnet) network, or from within a secure or otherwise limited administrative domain (e.g., MPLS, secure VPN to an administrative network zone).
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 1 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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 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

1. Immediately restrict access to the management interface of Altai X500 APs to trusted network segments only, preferably via VLAN segmentation or firewall rules. 2. Implement strong password policies and change any default or weak passwords on the affected devices to complex, unique credentials. 3. Monitor network traffic for unusual access patterns or attempts to connect to the management interface, using intrusion detection systems or network monitoring tools. 4. Disable or limit background services that may leak password information if configurable. 5. Regularly audit device configurations and firmware versions to detect unauthorized changes or updates. 6. Contact Altai Technologies for any available patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released. 7. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for management access if supported by the device. 8. Educate network administrators about the risks of weak passwords and the importance of securing management interfaces. 9. Consider isolating management interfaces physically or logically from general user networks to reduce exposure. 10. Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any detected compromise related to this vulnerability.

Description

Altai Technologies Ltd Altai X500 Indoor 22 802.11ac Wave 2 AP web Management Weak password leakage in the background may lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and network attacks, seriously threatening network security.

Impact

The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain weak passwords leaked by the device, enabling unauthorized access to the management interface of Altai X500 APs. This unauthorized access can lead to data theft, including sensitive network configuration and credentials, potentially facilitating further network attacks such as lateral movement, network reconnaissance, or man-in-the-middle attacks. While the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach can have cascading effects on overall network security. Organizations with these devices in their wireless infrastructure risk exposure of critical network management functions, which can undermine trust in network security and compliance with data protection regulations. The medium severity score reflects the balance between the ease of exploitation and the impact limited to confidentiality. However, the real-world impact could be significant if attackers leverage this access to compromise broader network segments or sensitive data. The lack of known exploits in the wild suggests the vulnerability is not yet actively exploited, but the presence of weak password leakage is a common and attractive target for attackers.

CWE-521Weak Password Requirements (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A07:2025: Authentication Failures (opens in a new tab)
The product does not require that users should have strong passwords.
Architecture and Design
A product's design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes: Enforcement of a minimum and maximum length; Restrictions against password reuse; Restrictions against using…
Architecture and Design
Consider a second authentication factor beyond the password, which prevents the password from being a single point of failure. See CWE-308 for further information.
Implementation
Consider implementing a password complexity meter to inform users when a chosen password meets the required attributes.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
OWASP Authentication (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V2.1.2 (opens in a new tab)
V2.1.4 (opens in a new tab)
V2.1.3 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Dictionary-based Password Attack (opens in a new tab)
Password Brute Forcing (opens in a new tab)
Kerberoasting (opens in a new tab)
Rainbow Table Password Cracking (opens in a new tab)
Remote Services with Stolen Credentials (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 28 Feb 2026, 02:57 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-521

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