CVE-2024-41691
CWE-312Published: July 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
This vulnerability exists in SyroTech SY-GPON-1110-WDONT Router due to storing of FTP credentials in plaintext within the SquashFS-root filesystem associated with the router's firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this by extracting the firmware and reverse engineer the binary data to access the plaintext FTP credentials from the vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the FTP server associated with the targeted system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-41691 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-41691 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts