CVE-2024-28340

Name: CVE-2024-28340
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-12T17:15:59.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28340 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information leak in the currentsetting.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information leak in the currentsetting.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Cbk40 Firmware	2.5.0.28
Netgear	Cbk43 Firmware	2.5.0.28
Netgear	Cbr40 Firmware	2.5.0.28

References

https://github.com/funny-mud-peee/IoT-vuls/blob/main/Netgear%20CBR40%5CCBK40%5CCBK43/Info%20Leak%20in%20Netgear-CBR40%E3%80%81CBK40%E3%80%81CBK43%20Router%EF%BC%88currentsetting.htm%EF%BC%89.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/funny-mud-peee/IoT-vuls/blob/main/Netgear%20CBR40%5CCBK40%5CCBK43/Info%20Leak%20in%20Netgear-CBR40%E3%80%81CBK40%E3%80%81CBK43%20Router%EF%BC%88currentsetting.htm%EF%BC%89.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28340?

How severe is CVE-2024-28340?

CVE-2024-28340 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28340?

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