CVE-2024-42815

Name: CVE-2024-42815
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-19T20:15:07.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42815 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the TP-Link RE365 V1_180213, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the USER_AGENT field in /usr/bin/httpd. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the TP-Link RE365 V1_180213, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the USER_AGENT field in /usr/bin/httpd. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.

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

0.81%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Re365 Firmware	180213

References

https://gist.github.com/XiaoCurry/14d46e0becd79d9bb9907f2fbe147cfeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://securityonline.info/cve-2024-42815-cvss-9-8-buffer-overflow-flaw-in-tp-link-routers-opens-door-to-rce/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42815?

How severe is CVE-2024-42815?

CVE-2024-42815 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42815?

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