CVE-2024-42658: Information Exposure
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 71% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement network segmentation to isolate affected routers from untrusted networks and limit access to management interfaces. Employ strict access control lists (ACLs) to restrict communication to and from the router, especially on local networks. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts targeting the router. Disable remote management features if not required, and ensure strong, unique credentials are used for router administration. Regularly update router firmware when patches become available and subscribe to vendor advisories for timely updates. Consider deploying network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect exploitation attempts. For critical environments, evaluate replacing affected hardware with models from vendors with faster security response capabilities. Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on router vulnerabilities to identify and remediate exposure.
Description
An issue in wishnet Nepstech Wifi Router NTPL-XPON1GFEVN v1.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the cookie's parameter