How severe is CVE-2024-28325?

CVE-2024-28325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28325?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28325 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28325 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25424.

When was CVE-2024-28325 published?

CVE-2024-28325 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2024-28325

CVE-2024-28325 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25424
Weakness: CWE-256
Published: 2024-04-26
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

Asus RT-N12+ B1 router stores credentials in cleartext, which could allow local attackers to obtain unauthorized access and modify router settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28325?: Asus RT-N12+ B1 router stores credentials in cleartext, which could allow local attackers to obtain unauthorized access and modify router settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-28325?: CVE-2024-28325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28325 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28325 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25424.
When was CVE-2024-28325 published?: CVE-2024-28325 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

https://github.com/ShravanSinghRathore/ASUS-RT-N300-B1/wiki/Credentials-Stored-in-Cleartext-CVE%E2%80%902024%E2%80%9028325

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://asus.com

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