How severe is CVE-2024-48638?

CVE-2024-48638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48638?

CVE-2024-48638 primarily affects Dlink Dir-882 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-2024-48638?

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-2024-48638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43056.

When was CVE-2024-48638 published?

CVE-2024-48638 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48638

CVE-2024-48638 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-882 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43056
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-882 Firmware
Published: 2024-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR_882_FW130B06 and DIR_878 DIR_878_FW130B08 were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the SubnetMask parameter in the SetGuestZoneRouterSettings function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48638?: D-Link DIR_882_FW130B06 and DIR_878 DIR_878_FW130B08 were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the SubnetMask parameter in the SetGuestZoneRouterSettings function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2024-48638?: CVE-2024-48638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48638?: CVE-2024-48638 primarily affects Dlink Dir-882 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-2024-48638?: 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-2024-48638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43056.
When was CVE-2024-48638 published?: CVE-2024-48638 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-882_firmware:1.30b06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-878_firmware:1.30b08:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2022-44807 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): D-Link DIR-882 1.10B02 and 1.20B06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via webGetVarString.
CVE-2022-44806 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): D-Link DIR-882 1.10B02 and 1.20B06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.
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