CVE-2024-0769

Name: CVE-2024-0769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-21T08:15:07.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 82.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0769 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 82.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-251666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.

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

82.71%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 16, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dlink	Dir-859 Firmware	1.06	Beta1

References

https://github.com/c2dc/cve-reported/blob/main/CVE-2024-0769/CVE-2024-0769.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10371Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251666Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.251666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/c2dc/cve-reported/blob/main/CVE-2024-0769/CVE-2024-0769.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10371Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251666Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.251666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0769US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-0769US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0769?

How severe is CVE-2024-0769?

CVE-2024-0769 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 82.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0769?

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Source: NVD / NIST