CVE-2026-24465: ELECOM WAB-S733IW2-PD · Stack-based buffer overflow
Affects ELECOM WAB-S733IW2-PDSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Feb 2026
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ELECOM CO.,LTD.WAB-S733IW2-PD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| ELECOM CO.,LTD.WAB-S733IW-AC | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| ELECOM CO.,LTD.WAB-S733IW-PD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| ELECOM CO.,LTD.WAB-S300IW2-PD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| ELECOM CO.,LTD.WAB-S300IW-AC | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| ELECOM CO.,LTD.WAB-S300IW-PD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor ELECOM's official channels for firmware updates addressing CVE-2026-24465 and apply patches immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, isolate affected devices on segmented network zones with strict access controls to limit exposure. 3. Implement network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or anomaly detection to identify and block suspicious packets targeting these devices. 4. Restrict management interfaces of the access points to trusted networks and disable unnecessary services or protocols. 5. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focusing on wireless infrastructure to detect potential exploitation attempts. 6. Maintain an inventory of all ELECOM WAB-S733IW2-PD devices deployed across the organization to ensure comprehensive coverage of mitigation efforts. 7. Educate network administrators about the vulnerability and encourage vigilance for unusual device behavior or network traffic patterns. 8. Consider deploying additional security controls such as network access control (NAC) to enforce device compliance and limit rogue device connectivity.
Description
CVE-2026-24465 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in ELECOM CO. ,LTD. 's WAB-S733IW2-PD wireless LAN access point devices, affecting firmware versions v5.5.00 and earlier. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted packet to the device, leading to arbitrary code execution without any user interaction. The flaw impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS score of 9.8 indicating critical severity. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the ease of exploitation and potential impact make this a significant threat. European organizations using these access points could face severe network compromise, data breaches, or denial of service.