How severe is CVE-2020-24581?

CVE-2020-24581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24581?

CVE-2020-24581 affects Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24581?

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-2020-24581 published?

CVE-2020-24581 was published on 2020-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24581

CVE-2020-24581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
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. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not reachable via the web user interface) that lets an authenticated user execute Operating System commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24581?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not reachable via the web user interface) that lets an authenticated user execute Operating System commands.
How severe is CVE-2020-24581?: CVE-2020-24581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24581?: CVE-2020-24581 affects Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24581?: 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-2020-24581 published?: CVE-2020-24581 was published on 2020-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl2888a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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