How severe is CVE-2024-0298?

CVE-2024-0298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-0298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0298?

CVE-2024-0298 affects Totolink N200re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0298?

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.

Does CVE-2024-0298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16094.

When was CVE-2024-0298 published?

CVE-2024-0298 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0298

CVE-2024-0298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink N200re Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16094
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Totolink N200re Firmware
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function setDiagnosisCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ip leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249864. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0298?: A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function setDiagnosisCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ip leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249864. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-0298?: CVE-2024-0298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-0298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0298?: CVE-2024-0298 affects Totolink N200re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0298?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-0298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16094.
When was CVE-2024-0298 published?: CVE-2024-0298 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n200re_firmware:9.3.5u.6139_b20201216:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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