Netis WF-2404 BusyBox Shell cleartext storage
Published Mar 28, 2025 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Netis WF-2404 BusyBox Shell cleartext storage
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QFinch assessment
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Netis WF-2404 1.1.124EN. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component BusyBox Shell. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage of sensitive information. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- VDB-301897 | Netis WF-2404 BusyBox Shell cleartext storage ↗
- VDB-301897 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP) ↗
- Submit #521039 | Netis WF-2404 Router Firmware Version: APR-R4A4-V1.1.124EN-Netis(WF-2404),2010.12.14 16:18. Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits ↗
- scoozi.substack.com ↗
Record history
Published Mar 28, 2025 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026