How severe is CVE-2024-3659?

CVE-2024-3659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3659?

CVE-2024-3659 affects Kaongroup Ar2140 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3659?

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-2024-3659 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3659 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32235.

When was CVE-2024-3659 published?

CVE-2024-3659 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3659

CVE-2024-3659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaongroup Ar2140 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32235
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Kaongroup Ar2140 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injection via sending a crafted request to one of the endpoints. In order to exploit this vulnerability, one has to have access to the administrative portal of the router.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3659?: Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injection via sending a crafted request to one of the endpoints. In order to exploit this vulnerability, one has to have access to the administrative portal of the router.
How severe is CVE-2024-3659?: CVE-2024-3659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3659?: CVE-2024-3659 affects Kaongroup Ar2140 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3659?: 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-2024-3659 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3659 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32235.
When was CVE-2024-3659 published?: CVE-2024-3659 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:kaongroup:ar2140_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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