CVE-2008-6824: The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2008-6824 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting wl54ap2, wl54ap3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2009-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: a-link

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-04 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

a-link wl54ap2 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

a-link wl54ap3 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: A-Link WL54AP3 / WL54AP2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery / Cross-Site Scripting

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6824?

wl54ap2: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; wl54ap3: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6824 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6824 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-6824 affect?

CVE-2008-6824 affects wl54ap2, wl54ap3. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6824?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-6823 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 a

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