CVE-2024-0297

Name: CVE-2024-0297
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-08T05:15:09.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0297 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function UploadFirmwareFile of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function UploadFirmwareFile of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument FileName leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249863. 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/UploadFirmwareFile/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249863Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.249863Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jylsec/vuldb/blob/main/TOTOLINK/N200RE/UploadFirmwareFile/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249863Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.249863Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0297?

How severe is CVE-2024-0297?

CVE-2024-0297 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-2024-0297?

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Source: NVD / NIST