UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2008-10-17

CVE-2008-4594

linksys wap400n Security Advisory (CVE-2008-4594)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-4594 impacting linksys wap400n. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unspecified vulnerability in the SNMPv3 component in Linksys WAP4400N firmware 1.2.14 on the Marvell Semiconductor 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset has unknown impact and attack vectors, probably remote.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product linksys / wap400n
Affected Versions 1.2.14
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-4594 impacting linksys wap400n.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-4594.yaml
id: cve-2008-4594

info:
  name: linksys wap400n - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-4594 affecting linksys wap400n.
    Evaluation: Unspecified vulnerability in the SNMPv3 component in Linksys WAP4400N firmware 1.2.14 on the Marvell Semiconductor 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset has unknown i...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-4594
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2008-4594
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2008-4594,linksys,wap400n,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wap400n"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-4594.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-4594
# Target: linksys wap400n | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-4594 (linksys wap400n)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against linksys wap400n scope (1.2.14).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-4594.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-4594
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wap400n 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wap400n 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wap400n

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wap400n 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wap400n

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-4594 in linksys wap400n?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update linksys wap400n packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-4594?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-4594?

CVE-2008-4594 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-4594
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor linksys
Product wap400n
Published 2008-10-17
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C