How severe is CVE-2024-57045?

CVE-2024-57045 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-2024-57045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57045?

CVE-2024-57045 affects Dlink Dir-859 A3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57045?

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-2024-57045 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-57045 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4681.

When was CVE-2024-57045 published?

CVE-2024-57045 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-57045

CVE-2024-57045 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-859 A3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4681
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dir-859 A3 Firmware
Published: 2025-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. An attacker can obtain a user name and password by forging a post request to the / getcfg.php page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57045?: A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. An attacker can obtain a user name and password by forging a post request to the / getcfg.php page.
How severe is CVE-2024-57045?: CVE-2024-57045 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-2024-57045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-57045?: CVE-2024-57045 affects Dlink Dir-859 A3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57045?: 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-2024-57045 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-57045 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4681.
When was CVE-2024-57045 published?: CVE-2024-57045 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-859_a3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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