How severe is CVE-2020-24580?

CVE-2020-24580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24580?

CVE-2020-24580 affects Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24580?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24580 published?

CVE-2020-24580 was published on 2020-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24580

CVE-2020-24580 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware
Published: 2020-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. Lack of authentication functionality allows an attacker to assign a static IP address that was once used by a valid user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24580?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. Lack of authentication functionality allows an attacker to assign a static IP address that was once used by a valid user.
How severe is CVE-2020-24580?: CVE-2020-24580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24580?: CVE-2020-24580 affects Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24580?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24580 published?: CVE-2020-24580 was published on 2020-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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