Is CVE-2024-0298 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0298 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0298 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0298 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0298?

CVE-2024-0298 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0298

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function setDiagnosisCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ip leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249864. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical OS command injection vulnerability exists in the setDiagnosisCfg function of Totolink N200RE firmware. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating the ip argument, resulting in 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-2024-0298 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.