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HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2024-40891

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

39.3 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

**UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the management commands of the legacy DSL CPE Zyxel VMG4325-B10A firmware version 1.00(AAFR.4)C0_20170615 could allow an authenticated attacker to execute operating system (OS) commands on an affected device via Telnet.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2025-02-11
Patch Due Date
2025-03-04
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2025-02-04

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40891?

**UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the management commands of the legacy DSL CPE Zyxel VMG4325-B10A firmware version 1.00(AAFR.4)C0_20170615 could allow an authenticated attacker to execute operating system (OS) commands on an affected device via Telnet.

Is CVE-2024-40891 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-40891 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 3/4/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-40891?

CVE-2024-40891 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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