CVE-2024-27497E2000 Firmware Vulnerability
Linksys E2000 Ver.1.0.06 build 1 is vulnerable to authentication bypass via the position.js file.
Published Mar 1, 2024 · Updated Jun 27, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-27497 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting E2000 Firmware (Linksys).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Mar 19, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Mar 19, 2024
18 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Description
Linksys E2000 Ver.1.0.06 build 1 is vulnerable to authentication bypass via the position.js file.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 19, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 19, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| E2000 FirmwareLinksys | 1.0.06 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 1, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 19, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 19, 2024
Last updated
Jun 27, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Linksys E2000 Ver.1.0.06 build 1 is vulnerable to authentication bypass via the position.js file.
Affected: E2000 Firmware (Linksys) versions 1.0.06. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Mar 19, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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