CVE-2013-10061 Netgear Routers setup.cgi RCE
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on Netgear routers via the setup.cgi endpoint, allowing remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-10061?
CVE-2013-10061 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Netgear DGN1000B, published on 1 Aug 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in Netgear routers (tested on the DGN1000B model firmware versions 1.1.00.24 and 1.1.00.45) via the TimeToLive parameter in the setup.cgi endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization, enabling command injection through crafted POST requests. This flaw enables remote attackers to deploy payloads or manipulate system state post-authentication.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-10061?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Dgn1000b Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-10061?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-10061 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2013-10061 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-10061 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jr9p-69mv-mf2m.