# What is CVE-2024-12398? > CVE-2024-12398 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) in Wbe530 from Zyxel, published on 14 January 2025. It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 0.5%. If you run an affected version, plan in the vendor’s fix. Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2024-12398 ## At a glance - **Verdict:** Plan it in. No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle. - **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 48 out of 100 (Medium); action: Plan remediation. Kept up to date as the evidence changes. - **Severity:** High (CVSS 8.8 out of 10) - **Known to be exploited:** No, not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today - **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 0.5% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast) - **Published:** 14 January 2025 - **Record last updated:** 21 January 2025 - **Main product:** Wbe530 from Zyxel - **Affected products:** 46 ## What is CVE-2024-12398? In plain terms It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet with an ordinary user account, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline. ### The official description An improper privilege management vulnerability in the web management interface of the Zyxel WBE530 firmware versions through 7.00(ACLE.3) and WBE660S firmware versions through 6.70(ACGG.2) could allow an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator, enabling them to upload configuration files to a vulnerable device. ### What kind of flaw is it? - CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management ### How an attack on it works - Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet - How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions - Login needed first: An ordinary user account - Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything - What an attacker gets: Can read data, change data and take it offline Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H` ## Is CVE-2024-12398 being exploited? Not that we know of It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 0.5%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching. Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 0.5%, 0.5%, 0.5%, 0.5%, 0.5%, 0.5%, 0.5%. ### Timeline - 14 January 2025: Published - 21 January 2025: Record last updated ### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it CVE-2024-12398 scores **48 out of 100 (Medium)**, with the action "Plan remediation". Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less: - Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor - How severe it is: strong factor - How widely exposed it is: smaller factor - Threat activity around it: smaller factor 85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it. ## Who is affected by CVE-2024-12398? The published record lists 46 products. Versions are as published: "before 7.10(abtg.1)" means every version up to, but not including, 7.10(abtg.1). - [Wbe530](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wbe530) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa110ax](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa110ax) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa110ax Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa110ax_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abtg.1) - [Nwa1123acv3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa1123acv3) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa1123acv3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa1123acv3_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 6.70(abvt.6) - [Nwa130be](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa130be) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa130be Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa130be_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(acil.1) - [Nwa210ax](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa210ax) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa210ax Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa210ax_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abtd.1) - [Nwa220ax-6e](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa220ax-6e) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa220ax-6e Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa220ax-6e_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(acco.1) - [Nwa50ax](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa50ax) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa50ax Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa50ax_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abyw.1) - [Nwa50ax Pro](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa50ax_pro) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa50ax Pro Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa50ax_pro_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(acge.1) - [Nwa55axe](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa55axe) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa55axe Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa55axe_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abzl.1) - [Nwa90ax](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa90ax) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa90ax Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa90ax_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(accv.1) - [Nwa90ax Pro](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa90ax_pro) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Nwa90ax Pro Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/nwa90ax_pro_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(acgf.1) - [Usg Lite 60ax](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/usg_lite_60ax) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Usg Lite 60ax Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/usg_lite_60ax_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 2.10(acip.0) - [Wac500](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wac500) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wac500 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wac500_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 6.70(abvs.6) - [Wac500h](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wac500h) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wac500h Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wac500h_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 6.70(abwa.6) - [Wax300h](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax300h) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax300h Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax300h_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(achf.1) - [Wax510d](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax510d) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax510d Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax510d_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abtf.1) - [Wax610d](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax610d) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax610d Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax610d_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abte.1) - [Wax620d-6e](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax620d-6e) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax620d-6e Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax620d-6e_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(accn.1) - [Wax630s](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax630s) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax630s Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax630s_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abzd.1) - [Wax640s-6e](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax640s-6e) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax640s-6e Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax640s-6e_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(accm.1) - [Wax650s](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax650s) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax650s Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax650s_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(abrm.1) - [Wax655e](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax655e) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wax655e Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wax655e_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(acdo.1) - [Wbe530 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wbe530_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.10(acle.1) - [Wbe660s](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wbe660s) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Hardware): version not specified - [Wbe660s Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/zyxel/wbe660s_firmware) by [Zyxel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/zyxel) (Operating system): before 7.00(acgg.1) ## How do I fix CVE-2024-12398? 1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list. 2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisory first in the list. 3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in. 4. **Keep an eye on it.** Track the product and we tell you as soon as we spot this flaw on the list of exploited flaws, or a jump in its exploit likelihood. ### References - [zyxel.com](https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-aps-and-security-router-devices-01-14-2025) (Vendor advisory) ## Questions ### What is CVE-2024-12398? CVE-2024-12398 is a high-severity flaw in Wbe530 from Zyxel, published on 14 January 2025. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet with an ordinary user account, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline. ### How serious is CVE-2024-12398? It scores 8.8 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is high. Our risk score for CVE-2024-12398 is 48 out of 100, which is Medium. Its action is "Plan remediation". No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle. ### Is CVE-2024-12398 being exploited? It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 0.5%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching. ### Which versions does CVE-2024-12398 affect? For Wbe530 from Zyxel: version not specified. The record lists 46 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page. ### How do I fix CVE-2024-12398? Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet. ## Does CVE-2024-12398 affect you? Precursor Intelligence keeps checking for you: - **Tell us what you run.** Pick your software from a list, or let us work it out from your website. - **We match it to every flaw.** Over 400,000 published flaws, checked against your list. - **Ranked by real-world risk.** Every flaw gets a 0 to 100 risk score, kept up to date, led by evidence criminals are using it. - **Told as soon as we know.** An alert by email, in the app or by webhook to your own tools. Start free (no card, nothing to install): https://www.precursorintelligence.com/register Book a demo: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/contact