CVE-2024-42966: Critical severity totolink n350rt firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2024
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Updated

Incorrect access control in TOTOLINK N350RT V9.3.5u.6139B20201216 allows attackers to obtain the apmib configuration file, which contains the username and the password, via a crafted request to /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Totolink N350RT Firmware=9.3.5u.6139_b20201216
Totolink N350RT Firmware

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42966?

CVE-2024-42966 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive configuration information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42966?

To fix CVE-2024-42966, update the TOTOLINK N350RT firmware to a version that addresses this access control issue.

3

What types of information can be exposed due to CVE-2024-42966?

CVE-2024-42966 can expose the apmib configuration file, which contains critical information like usernames and passwords.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-42966?

Users of the TOTOLINK N350RT running firmware version 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 are affected by CVE-2024-42966.

5

Can CVE-2024-42966 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-42966 can be exploited remotely via crafted requests to the affected device's CGI script.

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