CVE-2024-30572 Command injection in n/a

High 8.0 Published 3 Apr 2024 Updated 13 Mar 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Netgear R6850 routers via the ntp_server parameter, potentially compromising the device.

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

What is CVE-2024-30572?

CVE-2024-30572 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Netgear R6850 1.1.0.88 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the ntp_server parameter.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-30572?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear R6850 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30572?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-30572 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-2024-30572 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-30572 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7r36-7f54-54ff.