CVE-2024-42744

Name: CVE-2024-42744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T20:15:09.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In TOTOLINK X5000r v9.1.0cu.2350_b20230313, the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi contains an OS command injection vulnerability in setModifyVpnUser. Authenticated Attackers can send malicious packet to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TOTOLINK X5000r v9.1.0cu.2350_b20230313, the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi contains an OS command injection vulnerability in setModifyVpnUser. Authenticated Attackers can send malicious packet to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	X5000r Firmware	9.1.0u.6369_b20230113

References

https://github.com/HouseFuzz/reports/blob/main/totolink/x5000r/setModifyVpnUser/setModifyVpnUser.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42744?

How severe is CVE-2024-42744?

CVE-2024-42744 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42744?

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