How severe is CVE-2024-46873?

CVE-2024-46873 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-2024-46873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46873?

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-2024-46873 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46873 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42200.

When was CVE-2024-46873 published?

CVE-2024-46873 was published on 2024-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46873

CVE-2024-46873 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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-489.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42200
Weakness: CWE-489
Published: 2024-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple SHARP routers leave the hidden debug function enabled. An arbitrary OS command may be executed with the root privilege by a remote unauthenticated attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46873?: Multiple SHARP routers leave the hidden debug function enabled. An arbitrary OS command may be executed with the root privilege by a remote unauthenticated attacker.
How severe is CVE-2024-46873?: CVE-2024-46873 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-2024-46873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46873?: 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-2024-46873 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46873 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42200.
When was CVE-2024-46873 published?: CVE-2024-46873 was published on 2024-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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