How severe is CVE-2024-57440?

CVE-2024-57440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-57440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57440?

CVE-2024-57440 affects Dlink Dsl-3788 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57440?

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-2024-57440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-57440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7176.

When was CVE-2024-57440 published?

CVE-2024-57440 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-57440

CVE-2024-57440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-3788 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7176
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-3788 Firmware
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DSL-3788 revA1 1.01R1B036_EU_EN is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the COMM_MAKECustomMsg function of the webproc cgi

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57440?: D-Link DSL-3788 revA1 1.01R1B036_EU_EN is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the COMM_MAKECustomMsg function of the webproc cgi
How severe is CVE-2024-57440?: CVE-2024-57440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-57440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-57440?: CVE-2024-57440 affects Dlink Dsl-3788 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57440?: 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-2024-57440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-57440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7176.
When was CVE-2024-57440 published?: CVE-2024-57440 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-3788_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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