How severe is CVE-2024-38438?

CVE-2024-38438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38438?

CVE-2024-38438 affects Dlink Dsl-225 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38438?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-38438 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38438 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37330.

When was CVE-2024-38438 published?

CVE-2024-38438 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38438

CVE-2024-38438 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-225 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-294.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37330
Weakness: CWE-294
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-225 Firmware
Published: 2024-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link - CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38438?: D-Link - CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
How severe is CVE-2024-38438?: CVE-2024-38438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38438?: CVE-2024-38438 affects Dlink Dsl-225 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-38438 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38438 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37330.
When was CVE-2024-38438 published?: CVE-2024-38438 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-225_firmware:gem_1.00.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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