How severe is CVE-2024-7462?

CVE-2024-7462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7462?

CVE-2024-7462 affects Totolink N350rt Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7462?

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-2024-7462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48383.

When was CVE-2024-7462 published?

CVE-2024-7462 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7462

CVE-2024-7462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink N350rt 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48383
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Totolink N350rt Firmware
Published: 2024-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK N350RT 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. This affects the function setWizardCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ssid leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273555. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7462?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK N350RT 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. This affects the function setWizardCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ssid leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273555. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-7462?: CVE-2024-7462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7462?: CVE-2024-7462 affects Totolink N350rt Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7462?: 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-2024-7462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48383.
When was CVE-2024-7462 published?: CVE-2024-7462 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n350rt_firmware:9.3.5u.6139_b20201216:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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