CVE-2024-0769

CVE-2024-0769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-859 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-06-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-251666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0769?
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-251666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.
How severe is CVE-2024-0769?
CVE-2024-0769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0769 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-0769 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-06-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0769?
CVE-2024-0769 affects Dlink Dir-859 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0769?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-0769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-0769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16557. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-06-25).
When was CVE-2024-0769 published?
CVE-2024-0769 was published on 2024-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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