Is CVE-2024-46340 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-46340 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-46340 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-46340 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-46340?

CVE-2024-46340 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-46340

CWE-312Published: December 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_201214, TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909, and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit user credentials in plaintext after executing a factory reset.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-46340 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.