Is CVE-2024-0296 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0296 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0296 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0296 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0296?

CVE-2024-0296 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0296

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NTPSyncWithHost of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument host_time leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249862 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Totolink N200RE firmware contains a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the NTPSyncWithHost function. Remote attackers can trigger this by manipulating the host_time argument, leading to a 9.8 CVSS score.

Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, and it is remotely exploitable. It is not currently in CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply available firmware updates for the Totolink N200RE and restrict remote management access.

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-2024-0296 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.