CVE-2024-24324

Name: CVE-2024-24324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-30T15:15:09.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-24324 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TOTOLINK A8000RU v7.1cu.643_B20200521 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root stored in /etc/shadow.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TOTOLINK A8000RU v7.1cu.643_B20200521 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root stored in /etc/shadow.

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

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	A8000ru Firmware	7.1cu.643_b20200521

References

https://github.com/funny-mud-peee/IoT-vuls/blob/main/TOTOLINK%20A8000RU/TOTOlink%20A8000RU%20hard%20code.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/funny-mud-peee/IoT-vuls/blob/main/TOTOLINK%20A8000RU/TOTOlink%20A8000RU%20hard%20code.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24324?

TOTOLINK A8000RU v7.1cu.643_B20200521 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root stored in /etc/shadow.

How severe is CVE-2024-24324?

CVE-2024-24324 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24324?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-24324?

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Source: NVD / NIST