Zyxel Vulnerability Chaos: Devices Under Siege with No Patch in Sight!

Zyxel CPE Series devices are under siege from threat actors exploiting a command-injection vulnerability, CVE-2024-40891. Disclosed by VulnCheck, the bug remains unpatched, much like a broken umbrella in a hurricane. With over 1,500 devices at risk, users are advised to batten down the hatches and restrict access to keep data safe.

Hot Take:

Well, folks, it seems the Zyxel CPE Series devices have become the new kid on the block that everyone wants a piece of, except Zyxel, apparently. No patch? No problem—for the hackers, that is! Let’s hope Zyxel isn’t busy counting sheep while threat actors are counting vulnerabilities.

Key Points:

  • Command-injection vulnerability CVE-2024-40891 in Zyxel CPE Series devices is under attack.
  • The bug allows threat actors to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to severe system compromise.
  • No patch has been released by Zyxel, despite the vulnerability being reported six months ago.
  • Researchers have observed a large number of attacks exploiting this flaw, paralleling it to a similar issue CVE-2024-40890.
  • GreyNoise suggests monitoring Zyxel’s updates and securing administrative access as a precaution.

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