CVE-2024-5242
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
TP-Link Omada ER605 Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Omada ER605 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. However, devices are vulnerable only if configured to use the Comexe DDNS service. The specific flaw exists within the handling of DDNS error codes. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2024-05-23
- Last Modified
- 2025-08-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-5242?
TP-Link Omada ER605 Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Omada ER605 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. However, devices are vulnerable only if configured to use the Comexe DDNS service. The specific flaw exists within the handling of DDNS error codes. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length
Is CVE-2024-5242 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-5242 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-5242?
CVE-2024-5242 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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