CVE-2024-0296

Name: CVE-2024-0296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-08T04:15:08.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0296 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NTPSyncWithHost of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NTPSyncWithHost of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument host_time leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249862 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.83%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	N200re Firmware	9.3.5u.6139_b20201216

References

https://github.com/jylsec/vuldb/blob/main/TOTOLINK/N200RE/NTPSyncWithHost/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249862Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.249862Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jylsec/vuldb/blob/main/TOTOLINK/N200RE/NTPSyncWithHost/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249862Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.249862Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0296?

How severe is CVE-2024-0296?

CVE-2024-0296 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0296?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST