HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-8166
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8166

CWE-434Published: August 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in Ruijie EG2000K 11.1(6)B2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /tool/index.php?c=download&a=save. The manipulation of the argument content leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8166 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ruijie2 product(s)
eg2000k firmwareeg2000k
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/qiuhuihk/cve/blob/main/ruijie.md
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.275764
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.393750

All References (4)

→
https://github.com/qiuhuihk/cve/blob/main/ruijie.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275764Permissions Required
→
https://vuldb.com/?id.275764Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.393750Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-8166
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 26, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-8166 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.
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