How severe is CVE-2024-36789?

CVE-2024-36789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-36789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36789?

CVE-2024-36789 affects Netgear Wnr614 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36789?

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-2024-36789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36215.

When was CVE-2024-36789 published?

CVE-2024-36789 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36789

CVE-2024-36789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wnr614 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36215
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Netgear Wnr614 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Netgear WNR614 JNR1010V2/N300-V1.1.0.54_1.0.1 allows attackers to create passwords that do not conform to defined security standards.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36789?: An issue in Netgear WNR614 JNR1010V2/N300-V1.1.0.54_1.0.1 allows attackers to create passwords that do not conform to defined security standards.
How severe is CVE-2024-36789?: CVE-2024-36789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-36789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36789?: CVE-2024-36789 affects Netgear Wnr614 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36789?: 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-2024-36789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36215.
When was CVE-2024-36789 published?: CVE-2024-36789 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://redfoxsec.com/blog/security-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-wnr614-router/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr614_firmware:1.1.0.54_1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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