How severe is CVE-2024-6646?

CVE-2024-6646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6646?

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

Does CVE-2024-6646 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6646 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47704.

When was CVE-2024-6646 published?

CVE-2024-6646 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6646

CVE-2024-6646 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47704
Weakness: CWE-200
Published: 2024-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Netgear WN604 up to 20240710. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /downloadFile.php of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument file with the input config leads to information disclosure. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271052. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6646?: A vulnerability was found in Netgear WN604 up to 20240710. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /downloadFile.php of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument file with the input config leads to information disclosure. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271052. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-6646?: CVE-2024-6646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6646 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6646 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47704.
When was CVE-2024-6646 published?: CVE-2024-6646 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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