How severe is CVE-2024-28340?

CVE-2024-28340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28340 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-2024-28340?

CVE-2024-28340 primarily affects Netgear Cbk40 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28340?

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-2024-28340 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28340 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25438.

When was CVE-2024-28340 published?

CVE-2024-28340 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28340

CVE-2024-28340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Cbk40 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25438
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netgear Cbk40 Firmware
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information leak in the currentsetting.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28340?: An information leak in the currentsetting.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.
How severe is CVE-2024-28340?: CVE-2024-28340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28340 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-2024-28340?: CVE-2024-28340 primarily affects Netgear Cbk40 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28340?: 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-2024-28340 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28340 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25438.
When was CVE-2024-28340 published?: CVE-2024-28340 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:cbk40_firmware:2.5.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:cbk43_firmware:2.5.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:cbr40_firmware:2.5.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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