CVE-2024-28340: Infoleak

Published Mar 12, 2024
·
Updated

An information leak in the currentsetting.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Netgear CBR40
Netgear CBK40
Netgear CBK43
All of the following
Netgear Cbk40 Firmware=2.5.0.28
Netgear CBK40
All of the following
Netgear Cbk43 Firmware=2.5.0.28
Netgear CBK43
All of the following
Netgear Cbr40 Firmware=2.5.0.28
Netgear CBR40

Event History

Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28340?

CVE-2024-28340 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information without authentication.

2

How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2024-28340?

To mitigate CVE-2024-28340, users should immediately update their Netgear CBR40, CBK40, and CBK43 devices to the latest firmware version provided by Netgear.

3

What specific information can be leaked due to CVE-2024-28340?

CVE-2024-28340 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, although specific details of the leaked information depend on the device configuration.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-28340?

No, CVE-2024-28340 can be exploited without any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

5

Which Netgear products are affected by CVE-2024-28340?

CVE-2024-28340 affects the Netgear CBR40, CBK40, and CBK43 models running version 2.5.0.28.

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