Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-6646?

Affected: WN604 versions >= 20240710. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-6646 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2024-6646 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-6646?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-6646?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2024-6646 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2024-6646

MediumPublic exploit

It has been rated as problematic.

Published Jul 16, 2024 · Updated Aug 1, 2024 · Also known as TR-24-0957

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2024-6646 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.9 v4) affecting WN604.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

CVSS v4

6.9

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

46%

Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A vulnerability was found in Netgear WN604 up to 20240710. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /downloadFile.php of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument file with the input config leads to information disclosure. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271052. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
WN604	>= 20240710	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 16, 2024
Last updated
Aug 1, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A vulnerability was found in Netgear WN604 up to 20240710.
Affected: WN604 versions >= 20240710. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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