CVE-2024-57046 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published 18 Feb 2025 Updated 19 Feb 2025

Attackers can bypass authentication on Netgear DGN2200 routers by appending a specific query parameter to the URL, gaining unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-57046?

CVE-2024-57046 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2024-57046 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57046 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg2m-239p-9xhp.