# Acer Wave 7 Router RCE via CVE-2024-41591 and CVE-2024-41592

> Acer addresses two critical 10.0 CVSS zero-day vulnerabilities in Wave 7 mesh routers that allow unauthenticated remote code execution and full takeover.

- Published: 2026-06-03T13:47:57.000Z
- Severity: high
- Category: Vulnerabilities
- Tags: CVE-2024-41591, CVE-2024-41592, Acer, Wave 7, RCE, Router Security
- Author: Runtime Rebel Intel
- Primary source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acer-warns-of-max-severity-zero-days-affecting-wave-7-routers/
- Canonical: https://runtimerebel.com/blog/acer-wave-7-router-rce-via-cve-2024-41591-and-cve-2024-41592

## Key points

- Unauthenticated attackers can gain full remote control of Acer Wave 7 routers, leading to complete network compromise and data interception.
- These vulnerabilities affect the Acer Wave 7 (W7) Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers running firmware versions earlier than 1.0.0.123.
- Administrators must immediately update router firmware to version 1.0.0.123 or later and disable remote management interfaces until patched.

Acer has issued an urgent advisory regarding two maximum-severity [Zero-Day](/glossary#zero-day) vulnerabilities affecting its Wave 7 (W7) Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. These flaws, which both carry a [CVSS](/glossary#cvss) score of 10.0, allow unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve full [RCE](/glossary#rce) on the device. According to [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acer-warns-of-max-severity-zero-days-affecting-wave-7-routers/), the vulnerabilities were identified and reported by SSD Secure Disclosure, highlighting significant security gaps in the router's management and diagnostic interfaces.

## Technical Analysis of the Dual RCE Flaws

The first critical [CVE](/glossary#cve), [CVE-2024-41591](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41591), is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability located within the 'cfg' service. This service is responsible for handling configuration via the router's web management interface. Specifically, an attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request targeting the 'account' parameter. Because the system fails to perform adequate boundary checks on the input, the buffer can be overflowed, allowing the attacker to overwrite memory and redirect execution flow to arbitrary code. Since this occurs prior to authentication, it provides an open door for initial access into the network.

The second vulnerability, [CVE-2024-41592](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41592), is a command injection flaw residing in the router's system diagnostic tools. These tools are often used for network troubleshooting, such as ping or traceroute functions. By manipulating the input parameters of these diagnostic functions, an attacker can bypass sanitization routines and execute system-level commands. Given that these services often run with high privileges, successful exploitation results in the attacker gaining root access to the underlying operating system of the router.

### Impact on Enterprise and Home Networks

When these two vulnerabilities are exploited, the router effectively becomes a [C2](/glossary#c2) pivot point for the attacker. Once the gateway is compromised, the actor can perform [Lateral Movement](/glossary#lateral-movement) to target internal workstations, servers, and IoT devices. For organizations utilizing these routers in small offices or remote work environments, the risk extends to credential theft and the interception of unencrypted traffic. Furthermore, compromised routers are frequently recruited into botnets to perform [DDoS](/glossary#ddos) attacks or act as proxies for other malicious activities to obfuscate the attacker's true origin.

## Mitigation and Patching Acer Wave 7 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Defenders must prioritize the deployment of the latest [Acer Wave 7 router security patches](https://www.acer.com/us-en/support) to mitigate these risks. Acer has released firmware version 1.0.0.123, which reportedly addresses both CVEs by implementing proper input validation and memory safety checks. 

### Recommendations for Network Administrators

*   **Firmware Updates:** Immediately verify the current firmware version of all Acer Wave 7 devices. If the version is below 1.0.0.123, update the device through the official Acer support portal.
*   **Disable Remote Management:** Ensure that the web management interface is not accessible from the public internet. Access should be restricted to local network segments or secured behind a VPN.
*   **Monitor for Exploitation:** Security teams should investigate **how to detect CVE-2024-41591 exploit** attempts by reviewing [SIEM](/glossary#siem) or [SOC](/glossary#soc) logs for unusual POST requests to the 'cfg' service or unexpected system commands originating from the router's IP address. 
*   **Review TTPs:** Consider the [TTP](/glossary#ttp) of threat actors who target edge devices; they often attempt to disable [EDR](/glossary#edr) agents on connected hosts once they have gained a foothold through the router.

By ensuring [patching Acer Wave 7 zero-day vulnerabilities](https://www.acer.com/us-en/support) is completed promptly, organizations can prevent the high-impact consequences of a full perimeter breach. If a device is suspected of compromise, a full factory reset followed by an immediate firmware update and credential rotation for all connected accounts is recommended.

**Related:** [DrayTek Vigor RCE: Patching CVE-2024-41585 Command Injection](/blog/draytek-vigor-rce-patching-cve-2024-41585-command-injection), [CVE-2024-5035: TP-Link Archer C5400X RCE Vulnerability Patch](/blog/cve-2024-5035-tp-link-archer-c5400x-rce-vulnerability-patch)

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