Is CVE-2024-45697 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-45697 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-45697 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-45697 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-45697

CWE-912Published: September 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. Unauthorized remote attackers can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-45697 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.