How severe is CVE-2024-48271?

CVE-2024-48271 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-2024-48271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48271?

CVE-2024-48271 affects Dlink Dsl-6740c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48271?

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-2024-48271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42976.

When was CVE-2024-48271 published?

CVE-2024-48271 was published on 2024-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48271

CVE-2024-48271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-6740c 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42976
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-6740c Firmware
Published: 2024-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use insecure default credentials for Administrator access, possibly allowing attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges on the device via a bruteforce attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48271?: D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use insecure default credentials for Administrator access, possibly allowing attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges on the device via a bruteforce attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-48271?: CVE-2024-48271 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-2024-48271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48271?: CVE-2024-48271 affects Dlink Dsl-6740c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48271?: 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-2024-48271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42976.
When was CVE-2024-48271 published?: CVE-2024-48271 was published on 2024-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-6740c_firmware:6.tr069.20211230:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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