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CVE-2024-42966: Incorrect Authorization

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 Aug 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

To mitigate CVE-2024-42966, affected organizations should immediately restrict external access to the TOTOLINK N350RT router management interface, especially blocking access to the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint via firewall rules or network segmentation. Administrators should disable remote management features if not strictly necessary. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests to the vulnerable CGI endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Until an official patch is released, consider replacing the affected device with a more secure router model or firmware version. If possible, perform a manual firmware downgrade to a version not affected by this vulnerability, after verifying its security status. Change all default and current administrative credentials to strong, unique passwords to limit damage if credentials are exposed. Regularly audit router configurations and logs for signs of compromise. Finally, stay informed about vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once available.

Description

Incorrect access control in TOTOLINK N350RT V9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 allows attackers to obtain the apmib configuration file, which contains the username and the password, via a crafted request to /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh.

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