How severe is CVE-2024-8869?

CVE-2024-8869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8869?

CVE-2024-8869 affects Totolink A720r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8869?

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

Does CVE-2024-8869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49442.

When was CVE-2024-8869 published?

CVE-2024-8869 was published on 2024-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8869

CVE-2024-8869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Totolink A720r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 4.6
CVSS v4: 2.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49442
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Totolink A720r Firmware
Published: 2024-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK A720R 4.1.5. Affected is the function exportOvpn. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8869?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK A720R 4.1.5. Affected is the function exportOvpn. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-8869?: CVE-2024-8869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8869?: CVE-2024-8869 affects Totolink A720r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49442.
When was CVE-2024-8869 published?: CVE-2024-8869 was published on 2024-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a720r_firmware:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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