Is CVE-2024-20418 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20418 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20418 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20418 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20418?

CVE-2024-20418 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-20418

CWE-77Published: November 6, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless Software for Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks with root privileges on the underlying operating system.

This vulnerability is due to improper validation of input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of the affected device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20418 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.