How severe is CVE-2024-28744?

CVE-2024-28744 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-2024-28744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28744?

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-2024-28744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25833.

When was CVE-2024-28744 published?

CVE-2024-28744 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28744

CVE-2024-28744 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-258.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25833
Weakness: CWE-258
Published: 2024-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The password is empty in the initial configuration of ACERA 9010-08 firmware v02.04 and earlier, and ACERA 9010-24 firmware v02.04 and earlier. An unauthenticated attacker may log in to the product with no password, and obtain and/or alter information such as network configuration and user information. The products are affected only when running in non MS mode with the initial configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28744?: The password is empty in the initial configuration of ACERA 9010-08 firmware v02.04 and earlier, and ACERA 9010-24 firmware v02.04 and earlier. An unauthenticated attacker may log in to the product with no password, and obtain and/or alter information such as network configuration and user information. The products are affected only when running in non MS mode with the initial configuration.
How severe is CVE-2024-28744?: CVE-2024-28744 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-2024-28744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28744?: 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-2024-28744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25833.
When was CVE-2024-28744 published?: CVE-2024-28744 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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