What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-57684?

CVE-2024-57684 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.2%.

Which versions of Dir 816 Firmware are affected by CVE-2024-57684?

Organizations using An access control face critical risk from CVE-2024-57684, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-57684?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Dir 816 Firmware CVE-2024-57684

CRITICAL

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2025-01-16 cve@mitre.org

D-Link Privilege Escalation Dir 816 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:04 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 16, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An access control issue in the component formDMZ.cgi of D-Link 816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the DMZ service of the device via a crafted POST request.

AnalysisAI

An access control issue in the component formDMZ.cgi of D-Link 816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the DMZ service of the device via a crafted POST request. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. An access control issue in the component formDMZ.cgi of D-Link 816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the DMZ service of the device via a crafted POST request. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-816 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.