Is CVE-2024-28639 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-28639 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-28639 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-28639 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28639?

CVE-2024-28639 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-28639

CWE-120Published: March 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in TOTOLink X5000R V9.1.0u.6118-B20201102 and A7000R V9.1.0u.6115-B20201022, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) via the IP field.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow vulnerability in specific TOTOLink router firmware allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the IP field. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the severity of this remote code execution risk.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by TOTOLink for the affected X5000R and A7000R models.

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-2024-28639 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.