How severe is CVE-2024-42756?

CVE-2024-42756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-42756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42756?

CVE-2024-42756 affects Netgear Dgn1000ww Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42756?

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-2024-42756 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42756 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39761.

When was CVE-2024-42756 published?

CVE-2024-42756 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42756

CVE-2024-42756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Dgn1000ww Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39761
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Netgear Dgn1000ww Firmware
Published: 2024-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Netgear DGN1000WW v.1.1.00.45 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Diagnostics page

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42756?: An issue in Netgear DGN1000WW v.1.1.00.45 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Diagnostics page
How severe is CVE-2024-42756?: CVE-2024-42756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-42756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42756?: CVE-2024-42756 affects Netgear Dgn1000ww Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42756?: 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-2024-42756 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42756 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39761.
When was CVE-2024-42756 published?: CVE-2024-42756 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:dgn1000ww_firmware:1.1.00.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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