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CVE-2024-40112: A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and

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MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-40112 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting wlx-2006 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and before, which allows an attacker to manipulate the "language" cookie to include arbitrary files from the server. This vulnerability can be exploited to disclose sensitive information.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-98
Published2025-06-02
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sitecom

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

sitecom wlx-2006 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.5
Fixed in: newer than 1.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-40112?

wlx-2006 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40112 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40112 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-2024-40112 affect?

CVE-2024-40112 affects wlx-2006 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and before, which allows an attacker to manipulate the "language" cookie to include arbitrary files from the server. This vulnerabilit

How urgent is CVE-2024-40112?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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