CVE-2024-36782

Name: CVE-2024-36782
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-03T21:15:08.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36782 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TOTOLINK CP300 V2.0.4-B20201102 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TOTOLINK CP300 V2.0.4-B20201102 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.

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

0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	Cp300 Firmware	2.0.4-b20201102

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36782?

TOTOLINK CP300 V2.0.4-B20201102 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.

How severe is CVE-2024-36782?

CVE-2024-36782 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36782?

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-2024-36782?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST