How severe is CVE-2024-6044?

CVE-2024-6044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6044 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2024-6044?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47202.

When was CVE-2024-6044 published?

CVE-2024-6044 was published on 2024-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6044

CVE-2024-6044 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47202
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a path traversal vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same local area network can read arbitrary system files by manipulating the URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6044?: Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a path traversal vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same local area network can read arbitrary system files by manipulating the URL.
How severe is CVE-2024-6044?: CVE-2024-6044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47202.
When was CVE-2024-6044 published?: CVE-2024-6044 was published on 2024-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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