CVE-2024-0769
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
75.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-251666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-06-25
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-07-16
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-01-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-0769?
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-251666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.
Is CVE-2024-0769 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-0769 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 7/16/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-0769?
CVE-2024-0769 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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