CVE-2024-57046: A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-57046?

dgn2200 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-57046 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57046 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-57046 affect?

CVE-2024-57046 affects dgn2200 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-57046?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-57046 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dgn2200 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netgear

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgear dgn2200 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.46

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.46

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Netgear DGN2200 - Improper Authentication

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-57046?

dgn2200 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-57046 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57046 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-2024-57046 affect?

CVE-2024-57046 affects dgn2200 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router with firmware version v1.0.0.46 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. When adding "?x=1.gif" to the the requested url, it will be recognized as passing the a

How urgent is CVE-2024-57046?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Netgear vulnerabilities

References

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