CVE-2024-57046

Name: CVE-2024-57046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-18T15:15:16.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-57046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.

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

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Dgn2200 Firmware	<= 1.0.0.46

References

https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/Netgear/DGN2200/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20Netgear%20DGN2200.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57046?

How severe is CVE-2024-57046?

CVE-2024-57046 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57046?

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