7.5
CWE
200
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-28340: Infoleak

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear CBR40
Netgear CBK40
Netgear Orbi RBK43

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-28340?

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

  • 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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