HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-6824
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2008-6824

CWE-310Published: June 4, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-6824 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-6824. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

a-link2 product(s)
wl54ap2wl54ap3
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (8)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-6824
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-310
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 4, 2009

Related CVEs (CWE-310)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-6824 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.