How severe is CVE-2024-28011?

CVE-2024-28011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28011 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28011?

CVE-2024-28011 primarily affects Nec Aterm Wg1800hp4 Firmware. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28011?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-28011 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28011 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25185.

When was CVE-2024-28011 published?

CVE-2024-28011 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28011

CVE-2024-28011 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nec Aterm Wg1800hp4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25185
Weakness: CWE-912
Affected product: Nec Aterm Wg1800hp4 Firmware
Published: 2024-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hidden Functionality vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3, WG1200HS2, WG1900HP, WG1200HP2, W1200EX(-MS), WG1200HS, WG1200HP, WF300HP2, W300P, WF800HP, WR8165N, WG2200HP, WF1200HP2, WG1800HP2, WF1200HP, WG600HP, WG300HP, WF300HP, WG1800HP, WG1400HP, WR8175N, WR9300N, WR8750N, WR8160N, WR9500N, WR8600N, WR8370N, WR8170N, WR8700N, WR8300N, WR8150N, WR4100N, WR4500N, WR8100N, WR8500N, CR2500P, WR8400N, WR8200N, WR1200H, WR7870S, WR6670S, WR7850S, WR6650S, WR6600H, WR7800H, WM3400RN, WM3450RN, WM3500R, WM3600R, WM3800R, WR8166N, MR01LN MR02LN, WG1810HP(JE) and WG1810HP(MF) all versions allows a attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command with the root privilege via the internet

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28011?: Hidden Functionality vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3, WG1200HS2, WG1900HP, WG1200HP2, W1200EX(-MS), WG1200HS, WG1200HP, WF300HP2, W300P, WF800HP, WR8165N, WG2200HP, WF1200HP2, WG1800HP2, WF1200HP, WG600HP, WG300HP, WF300HP, WG1800HP, WG1400HP, WR8175N, WR9300N, WR8750N, WR8160N, WR9500N, WR8600N, WR8370N, WR8170N, WR8700N, WR8300N, WR8150N, WR4100N, WR4500N, WR8100N, WR8500N, CR2500P, WR8400N, WR8200N, WR1200H, WR7870S, WR6670S, WR7850S, WR6650S, WR6600H, WR7800H, WM3400RN, WM3450RN, WM3500R, WM3600R, WM3800R, WR8166N, MR01LN MR02LN, WG1810HP(JE) and WG1810HP(MF) all versions allows a attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command with the root privilege via the internet
How severe is CVE-2024-28011?: CVE-2024-28011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28011 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28011?: CVE-2024-28011 primarily affects Nec Aterm Wg1800hp4 Firmware. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-28011 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28011 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25185.
When was CVE-2024-28011 published?: CVE-2024-28011 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (59)

cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1800hp4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1200hs3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1900hp2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1200hp3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1800hp3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1200hs2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1900hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1200hp2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_w1200ex-ms_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1200hs_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1200hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wf300hp2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_w300p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wf800hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8165n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg2200hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wf1200hp2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1800hp2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wf1200hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg600hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg300hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wf300hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1800hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wg1400hp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8175n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr9300n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8750n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8160n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr9500n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8600n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8370n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8170n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8700n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8300n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8150n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr4100n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr4500n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8100n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_wr8500n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:aterm_cr2500p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Nec Aterm Wg1800hp4 Firmware

CVE-2024-28015 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4,…
CVE-2024-28014 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3,…
CVE-2024-28012 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper authentication vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3,…
CVE-2024-28010 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Use of Hard-coded Password in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3, WG1200HS2,…
CVE-2024-28009 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper authentication vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3,…
CVE-2024-28008 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Active Debug Code in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3, WG1200HS2, WG1900HP,…

All CVEs affecting Nec Aterm Wg1800hp4 Firmware →

Other CWE-912 vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-3587 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit a hidden function in the CLI prompt to escape the restricted interface,…
CVE-2024-39754 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A static login vulnerability exists in the wctrls functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially…
CVE-2026-1952 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Delta Electronics AS320T has denial of service via the undocumented subfunction vulnerability.
CVE-2026-33280 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Hidden functionality issue exists in BUFFALO Wi-Fi router products, which may allow an attacker to gain access to the…
CVE-2010-20103 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): A malicious backdoor was embedded in the official ProFTPD 1.3.3c source tarball distributed between November 28 and…
CVE-2024-45697 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN…

Browse all CWE-912 vulnerabilities →