Is CVE-2024-54808 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-54808 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-54808 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-54808 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54808?

CVE-2024-54808 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-54808

CWE-121Published: March 31, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SetDefaultConnectionService function due to an unconstrained use of sscanf. The vulnerability allows for control of the program counter and can be utilized to achieve arbitrary code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-54808 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.