Is CVE-2024-0921 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0921 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0921 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0921 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0921?

CVE-2024-0921 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0921

CWE-78Published: January 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.10CNB04 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /goform/setDeviceSettings of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument statuscheckpppoeuser leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252139.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-816 A2 routers are vulnerable to OS command injection via the web interface. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, leading to total device compromise.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the device's web management interface and check for firmware updates.

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-2024-0921 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.