MEDIUM CVSS 5.9
Published: 2025-06-02

CVE-2024-40112

sitecom wlx-2006_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2024-40112)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-40112 impacting sitecom wlx-2006_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and before, which allows an attacker to manipulate the "language" cookie to include arbitrary files from the server. This vulnerability can be exploited to disclose sensitive information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sitecom / wlx-2006_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-98

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-2024-40112 impacting sitecom wlx-2006_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-40112.yaml
id: cve-2024-40112

info:
  name: sitecom wlx-2006_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-40112 affecting sitecom wlx-2006_firmware.
    Evaluation: A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and before, which allows an attacker to mani...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-40112
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.9
    cve-id: CVE-2024-40112
    cwe-id: CWE-98
  tags: cve,cve-2024-40112,sitecom,wlx-2006_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wlx-2006_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-40112.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-40112
# Target: sitecom wlx-2006_firmware | CVSS: 5.9 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-40112 (sitecom wlx-2006_firmware)...")
    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 sitecom wlx-2006_firmware scope (*).")
        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-2024-40112.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-40112
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wlx-2006_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wlx-2006_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wlx-2006_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wlx-2006_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wlx-2006_firmware

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-40112 in sitecom wlx-2006_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sitecom wlx-2006_firmware 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-2024-40112?

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-2024-40112?

CVE-2024-40112 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.9
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-40112
Weakness CWE-98
Vendor sitecom
Product wlx-2006_firmware
Published 2025-06-02
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L