How severe is CVE-2024-54457?

CVE-2024-54457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-54457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54457?

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-2024-54457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52570.

When was CVE-2024-54457 published?

CVE-2024-54457 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54457

CVE-2024-54457 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-1242.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52570
Weakness: CWE-1242
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to enable telnet service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54457?: Inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to enable telnet service.
How severe is CVE-2024-54457?: CVE-2024-54457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-54457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54457?: 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-2024-54457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52570.
When was CVE-2024-54457 published?: CVE-2024-54457 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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