PatchTheCVECVE-2024-28340: An information leak in the currentsetting.htm component of Netgear CBR40 2.5.0.28, Netgear CBK40 2.5.0.28, and
CVE-2024-28340 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cbk40 firmware, cbk43 firmware, cbr40 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An information leak in the currentsetting.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
- 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 | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| 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-2024-28340?
cbk40 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; cbk43 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; cbr40 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-28340 being exploited?
CVE-2024-28340 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-2024-28340 affect?
CVE-2024-28340 affects cbk40 firmware, cbk43 firmware, cbr40 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An information leak in the currentsetting.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-2024-28340?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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