How severe is CVE-2024-1004?

CVE-2024-1004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-1004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1004?

CVE-2024-1004 affects Totolink N200re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1004?

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-2024-1004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16781.

When was CVE-2024-1004 published?

CVE-2024-1004 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1004

CVE-2024-1004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink N200re Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16781
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Totolink N200re Firmware
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. This affects the function loginAuth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument http_host leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-252273 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1004?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. This affects the function loginAuth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument http_host leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-252273 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-1004?: CVE-2024-1004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1004?: CVE-2024-1004 affects Totolink N200re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1004?: 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-2024-1004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16781.
When was CVE-2024-1004 published?: CVE-2024-1004 was published on 2024-01-29 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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