CVE-2024-45696

Name: CVE-2024-45696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-16T07:15:03.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45696 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-912

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Covr-X1870 Firmware	< 1.03b01
Dlink	Dir-X4860 Firmware	1.00
Dlink	Dir-X4860 Firmware	1.04

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8087-c3e70-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8086-93ed5-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45696?

How severe is CVE-2024-45696?

CVE-2024-45696 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45696?

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