How severe is CVE-2024-36728?

CVE-2024-36728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-36728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36728?

CVE-2024-36728 affects Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36728?

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-2024-36728 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36728 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36193.

When was CVE-2024-36728 published?

CVE-2024-36728 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36728

CVE-2024-36728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36193
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TRENDnet TEW-827DRU devices through 2.06B04 contain a stack-based buffer overflow in the ssi binary. The overflow allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code by POSTing to apply.cgi via the action vlan_setting with a sufficiently long dns1 or dns 2 key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36728?: TRENDnet TEW-827DRU devices through 2.06B04 contain a stack-based buffer overflow in the ssi binary. The overflow allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code by POSTing to apply.cgi via the action vlan_setting with a sufficiently long dns1 or dns 2 key.
How severe is CVE-2024-36728?: CVE-2024-36728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-36728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36728?: CVE-2024-36728 affects Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36728?: 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-2024-36728 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36728 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36193.
When was CVE-2024-36728 published?: CVE-2024-36728 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/HouseFuzz/reports/blob/main/trendnet/TEW827/vlan_setting/vlan_setting.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:trendnet:tew-827dru_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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