How severe is CVE-2024-57046?

CVE-2024-57046 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-2024-57046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57046?

CVE-2024-57046 affects Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57046?

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-2024-57046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-57046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4658.

When was CVE-2024-57046 published?

CVE-2024-57046 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-57046

CVE-2024-57046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Dgn2200 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4658
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware
Published: 2025-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57046?: A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-57046?: CVE-2024-57046 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-2024-57046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-57046?: CVE-2024-57046 affects Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57046?: 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-2024-57046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-57046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4658.
When was CVE-2024-57046 published?: CVE-2024-57046 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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