CVE-2024-45696
CVE-2024-45696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Covr-x1870 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-912.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41557
- Weakness: CWE-912
- Affected product: Dlink Covr-x1870 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45696?
- Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45696?
- CVE-2024-45696 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-2024-45696 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-45696?
- CVE-2024-45696 primarily affects Dlink Covr-x1870 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-45696?
- 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-2024-45696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-45696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41557.
- When was CVE-2024-45696 published?
- CVE-2024-45696 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8087-c3e70-2.html
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8086-93ed5-1.html
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:covr-x1870_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-x4860_firmware:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-x4860_firmware:1.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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