Is CVE-2024-24324 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-24324 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-24324 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-24324 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-24324?

CVE-2024-24324 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-24324

CWE-798Published: January 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK A8000RU v7.1cu.643_B20200521 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root stored in /etc/shadow.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK A8000RU contains a hardcoded root password in the /etc/shadow file. This critical vulnerability allows for unauthorized access and is not currently in the KEV catalog.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware to the latest version. Change the default root password if the interface allows it.

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-2024-24324 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.