CVE-2024-40505

Name: CVE-2024-40505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-16T20:15:03.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40505 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory Traversal vulnerability in D-Link DAP-1650 Firmware v.1.03 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the hedwig.cgi component.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in D-Link DAP-1650 Firmware v.1.03 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the hedwig.cgi component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-35

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dap-1650 Firmware	1.03

References

https://coldwx.github.io/CVE-2024-40505.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10266Vendor Advisory
https://coldwx.github.io/CVE-2024-40505.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10266Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40505?

Directory Traversal vulnerability in D-Link DAP-1650 Firmware v.1.03 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the hedwig.cgi component.

How severe is CVE-2024-40505?

CVE-2024-40505 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40505?

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-2024-40505?

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Source: NVD / NIST