Is CVE-2024-0299 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0299 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0299 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0299 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0299?

CVE-2024-0299 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0299

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 declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setTracerouteCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument command leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-249865 was 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 is susceptible to remote OS command injection via the setTracerouteCfg function. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device, earning 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-2024-0299 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.