CVE-2024-40890
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-40890 impacting zyxel vmg1312-b10a_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | zyxel / vmg1312-b10a_firmware |
| Affected Versions | - |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-78 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-40890 impacting zyxel vmg1312-b10a_firmware.
id: cve-2024-40890
info:
name: zyxel vmg1312-b10a_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: high
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-40890 affecting zyxel vmg1312-b10a_firmware.
Evaluation: **UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED**
A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of the legacy DSL CPE Zyxel VMG4325-B10A firmwa...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-40890
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 8.8
cve-id: CVE-2024-40890
cwe-id: CWE-78
tags: cve,cve-2024-40890,zyxel,vmg1312-b10a_firmware,high
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "vmg1312-b10a_firmware"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-40890
# Target: zyxel vmg1312-b10a_firmware | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-40890 (zyxel vmg1312-b10a_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 zyxel vmg1312-b10a_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)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-40890
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vmg1312-b10a_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vmg1312-b10a_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vmg1312-b10a_firmware
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i vmg1312-b10a_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i vmg1312-b10a_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.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2024-40890 in zyxel vmg1312-b10a_firmware?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update zyxel vmg1312-b10a_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-2024-40890?
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-2024-40890?
CVE-2024-40890 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.