CVE-2024-14028
CWE-416Published: March 27, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026
Official Description
Use after free vulnerability in Softing smartLink HW-DP or smartLink HW-PN webserver allows HTTP DoS.
This issue affects:
smartLink HW-DP: through 1.31
smartLink HW-PN: before 1.02.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-14028 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-14028 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts