How severe is CVE-2026-24714?

CVE-2026-24714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-24714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24714?

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-2026-24714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5018.

When was CVE-2026-24714 published?

CVE-2026-24714 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24714

CVE-2026-24714 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-1242.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5018
Weakness: CWE-1242
Published: 2026-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Some end of service NETGEAR products provide "TelnetEnable" functionality, which allows a magic packet to activate telnet service on the box.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24714?: Some end of service NETGEAR products provide "TelnetEnable" functionality, which allows a magic packet to activate telnet service on the box.
How severe is CVE-2026-24714?: CVE-2026-24714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-24714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24714?: 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-2026-24714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5018.
When was CVE-2026-24714 published?: CVE-2026-24714 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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