CVE-2024-35518 Command injection in n/a

High 8.4 Published 14 Oct 2024 Updated 19 Mar 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Netgear EX6120 extenders via the wan_dns1_pri parameter in genie_fix2.cgi.

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

What is CVE-2024-35518?

CVE-2024-35518 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35518?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Ex6120 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35518?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35518 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-2024-35518 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-35518 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx7j-q788-jq8x.