PatchTheCVECVE-2024-28339: An information leak in the debuginfo.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netg
CVE-2024-28339 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting cbk40 firmware, cbr40 firmware, cbk43 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An information leak in the debuginfo.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2024-03-12 |
| 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-2024-28339?
cbk40 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; cbr40 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; cbk43 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-28339 being exploited?
CVE-2024-28339 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-2024-28339 affect?
CVE-2024-28339 affects cbk40 firmware, cbr40 firmware, cbk43 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). An information leak in the debuginfo.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and Netgear CBK43 2.5.0.28 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.
How urgent is CVE-2024-28339?
Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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