Is CVE-2024-0294 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0294 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0294 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0294 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0294?

CVE-2024-0294 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0294

CWE-78Published: January 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Totolink LR1200GB 9.1.0u.6619_B20230130. Affected by this issue is the function setUssd of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ussd leads to os command injection. 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-249860. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in Totolink LR1200GB allows for remote OS command injection via the ussd argument in the cstecgi.cgi file. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, it poses a severe risk as it allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

While no specific exploit status is listed, the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity and is not currently in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should check for firmware updates from Totolink, though the vendor has been unresponsive to reports regarding this issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0294 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.