How severe is CVE-2024-8580?

CVE-2024-8580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8580 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-2024-8580?

CVE-2024-8580 affects Totolink T8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8580?

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-2024-8580 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8580 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49283.

When was CVE-2024-8580 published?

CVE-2024-8580 was published on 2024-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8580

CVE-2024-8580 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink T8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.6
CVSS v4: 9.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49283
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Totolink T8 Firmware
Published: 2024-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /etc/shadow.sample. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8580?: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /etc/shadow.sample. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-8580?: CVE-2024-8580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8580 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-2024-8580?: CVE-2024-8580 affects Totolink T8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8580?: 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-2024-8580 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8580 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49283.
When was CVE-2024-8580 published?: CVE-2024-8580 was published on 2024-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:t8_firmware:4.1.5cu.861_b20230220:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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