PatchTheCVECVE-2024-11494: **UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** The improper authentication vulnerability in the Zyxel P-6101C ADSL modem firmwa
CVE-2024-11494 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting p6101c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
**UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** The improper authentication vulnerability in the Zyxel P-6101C ADSL modem firmware version P-6101CSA6AP_20140331 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to read some device information via a crafted HTTP HEAD method.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2024-11-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-11494?
p6101c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-11494 being exploited?
CVE-2024-11494 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-11494 affect?
CVE-2024-11494 affects p6101c firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). **UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** The improper authentication vulnerability in the Zyxel P-6101C ADSL modem firmware version P-6101CSA6AP_20140331 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to read some device information via a crafted HTTP HEAD m
How urgent is CVE-2024-11494?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action