How severe is CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 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-2024-45697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 primarily affects Dlink Dir-x4860 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-2024-45697?

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-2024-45697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41558.

When was CVE-2024-45697 published?

CVE-2024-45697 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45697

CVE-2024-45697 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-x4860 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41558
Weakness: CWE-912
Affected product: Dlink Dir-x4860 Firmware
Published: 2024-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. Unauthorized remote attackers can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45697?: Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. Unauthorized remote attackers can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-45697?: CVE-2024-45697 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-2024-45697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45697?: CVE-2024-45697 primarily affects Dlink Dir-x4860 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-2024-45697?: 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-2024-45697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41558.
When was CVE-2024-45697 published?: CVE-2024-45697 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-x4860_firmware:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-x4860_firmware:1.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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