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CVE-2024-6045

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.31%

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CVE-2024-6045 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain an undisclosed factory testing backdoor. Unauthenticated attackers on the local area network can force the device to enable Telnet service by accessing a specific URL and can log in by using the administrator credentials obtained from analyzing the firmware.. EPSS estimates a 6.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain an undisclosed factory testing backdoor. Unauthenticated attackers on the local area network can force the device to enable Telnet service by accessing a specific URL and can log in by using the administrator credentials obtained from analyzing the firmware.

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
6.31%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6045?
Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain an undisclosed factory testing backdoor. Unauthenticated attackers on the local area network can force the device to enable Telnet service by accessing a specific URL and can log in by using the administrator credentials obtained from analyzing the firmware.
How severe is CVE-2024-6045?
CVE-2024-6045 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6045?
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