Is CVE-2024-0769 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-0769 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-0769 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-0769 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0769?

CVE-2024-0769 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-0769

Published: June 25, 2025

EPSS:75.24%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.9th

Official Description

D-Link DIR-859 routers contain a path traversal vulnerability in the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. Manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml allows for the leakage of session data potentially enabling privilege escalation and unauthorized control of the device. This vulnerability affects legacy D-Link products. All associated hardware revisions have reached their end-of-life (EOL) or end-of-service (EOS) life cycle and should be retired and replaced per vendor instructions.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

D-Link DIR-859 Router Path Traversal Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-06-25Federal patch deadline: 2025-07-16

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-859 routers have a path traversal vulnerability in the HTTP POST Request Handler, which can lead to session data leakage and potential privilege escalation. The high EPSS score of 0.75239 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability for affected devices.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

D-Link DIR-859 routers have reached end-of-life; affected devices should be retired and replaced with supported hardware as per vendor instructions.

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-2024-0769 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-0769 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.