How severe is CVE-2024-42657?

CVE-2024-42657 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42657?

CVE-2024-42657 affects Nepstech Ntpl-xpon1gfevn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42657?

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-2024-42657 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42657 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39738.

When was CVE-2024-42657 published?

CVE-2024-42657 was published on 2024-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42657

CVE-2024-42657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nepstech Ntpl-xpon1gfevn Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39738
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Nepstech Ntpl-xpon1gfevn Firmware
Published: 2024-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in wishnet Nepstech Wifi Router NTPL-XPON1GFEVN v1.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the lack of encryption during login process

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42657?: An issue in wishnet Nepstech Wifi Router NTPL-XPON1GFEVN v1.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the lack of encryption during login process
How severe is CVE-2024-42657?: CVE-2024-42657 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42657?: CVE-2024-42657 affects Nepstech Ntpl-xpon1gfevn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42657?: 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-2024-42657 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42657 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39738.
When was CVE-2024-42657 published?: CVE-2024-42657 was published on 2024-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nepstech:ntpl-xpon1gfevn_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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