How severe is CVE-2024-27497?

CVE-2024-27497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27497?

CVE-2024-27497 affects Linksys E2000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27497?

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-2024-27497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24695.

When was CVE-2024-27497 published?

CVE-2024-27497 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27497

CVE-2024-27497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys E2000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24695
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Linksys E2000 Firmware
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linksys E2000 Ver.1.0.06 build 1 is vulnerable to authentication bypass via the position.js file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27497?: Linksys E2000 Ver.1.0.06 build 1 is vulnerable to authentication bypass via the position.js file.
How severe is CVE-2024-27497?: CVE-2024-27497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27497?: CVE-2024-27497 affects Linksys E2000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27497?: 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-2024-27497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24695.
When was CVE-2024-27497 published?: CVE-2024-27497 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://warp-desk-89d.notion.site/Linksys-E-2000-efcd532d8dcf4710a4af13fca131a5b8

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linksys:e2000_firmware:1.0.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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