How severe is CVE-2024-7217?

CVE-2024-7217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-7217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7217?

CVE-2024-7217 affects Totolink Ca300-poe Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7217?

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

Does CVE-2024-7217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48184.

When was CVE-2024-7217 published?

CVE-2024-7217 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7217

CVE-2024-7217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Totolink Ca300-poe Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48184
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Totolink Ca300-poe Firmware
Published: 2024-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK CA300-PoE 6.2c.884. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function loginauth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument password leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272788. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7217?: A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK CA300-PoE 6.2c.884. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function loginauth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument password leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272788. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-7217?: CVE-2024-7217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-7217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7217?: CVE-2024-7217 affects Totolink Ca300-poe Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48184.
When was CVE-2024-7217 published?: CVE-2024-7217 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:ca300-poe_firmware:6.2c.884:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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