Is CVE-2024-6145 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-6145 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-6145 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2024-6145 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6145?

CVE-2024-6145 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-6145

CWE-134Published: June 19, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Actiontec WCB6200Q Cookie Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Actiontec WCB6200Q routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the HTTP server. A crafted Cookie header in an HTTP request can trigger the use of a format specifier from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the HTTP server. Was ZDI-CAN-21417.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6145 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 8.8.