How severe is CVE-2024-40750?

CVE-2024-40750 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-40750 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40750?

CVE-2024-40750 primarily affects Linksys Mx6200 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40750?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40750 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40750 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38610.

When was CVE-2024-40750 published?

CVE-2024-40750 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40750

CVE-2024-40750 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linksys Mx6200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38610
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Linksys Mx6200 Firmware
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linksys Velop Pro 6E 1.0.8 MX6200_1.0.8.215731 and 7 1.0.10.215314 devices send cleartext Wi-Fi passwords over the public Internet during app-based installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40750?: Linksys Velop Pro 6E 1.0.8 MX6200_1.0.8.215731 and 7 1.0.10.215314 devices send cleartext Wi-Fi passwords over the public Internet during app-based installation.
How severe is CVE-2024-40750?: CVE-2024-40750 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-40750 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40750?: CVE-2024-40750 primarily affects Linksys Mx6200 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40750?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40750 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40750 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38610.
When was CVE-2024-40750 published?: CVE-2024-40750 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:linksys:mx6200_firmware:1.0.8.215731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:mbe7000_firmware:1.0.10.215314:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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