CVE-2024-48271

Name: CVE-2024-48271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-30T20:15:04.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use insecure default credentials for Administrator access, possibly allowing attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges on the device via a bruteforce attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use insecure default credentials for Administrator access, possibly allowing attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges on the device via a bruteforce attack.

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

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsl-6740c Firmware	6.tr069.20211230

References

https://gist.github.com/stevenyu113228/e264c145d6e6e6b59cf53fddc27409ad#1--predictable-administrator-credentials-in-d-link-dsl6740c-modemExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Product

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48271?

How severe is CVE-2024-48271?

CVE-2024-48271 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48271?

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