Is CVE-2024-28009 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-28009 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-28009 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-28009 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28009?

CVE-2024-28009 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-28009

CWE-287Published: March 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in NEC Corporation Aterm WG1800HP4, WG1200HS3, WG1900HP2, WG1200HP3, WG1800HP3, WG1200HS2, WG1900HP, WG1200HP2, W1200EX(-MS), WG1200HS, WG1200HP, WF300HP2, W300P, WF800HP, WR8165N, WG2200HP, WF1200HP2, WG1800HP2, WF1200HP, WG600HP, WG300HP, WF300HP, WG1800HP, WG1400HP, WR8175N, WR9300N, WR8750N, WR8160N, WR9500N, WR8600N, WR8370N, WR8170N, WR8700N, WR8300N, WR8150N, WR4100N, WR4500N, WR8100N, WR8500N, CR2500P, WR8400N, WR8200N, WR1200H, WR7870S, WR6670S, WR7850S, WR6650S, WR6600H, WR7800H, WM3400RN, WM3450RN, WM3500R, WM3600R, WM3800R, WR8166N, MR01LN MR02LN, WG1810HP(JE) and WG1810HP(MF) all versions allows a attacker to execute an arbitrary command with the root privilege via the internet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-28009 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

nec118 product(s)

aterm wg1800hp4 firmwareaterm wg1800hp4aterm wg1200hs3 firmwareaterm wg1200hs3aterm wg1900hp2 firmwareaterm wg1900hp2aterm wg1200hp3 firmwareaterm wg1200hp3aterm wg1800hp3 firmwareaterm wg1800hp3aterm wg1200hs2 firmwareaterm wg1200hs2+106

Source: NVD CPE · 118 total CPE entries