CVE-2024-35519 Command injection in n/a

High 8.4 Published 14 Oct 2024 Updated 17 Mar 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Netgear Wi-Fi extenders via the ap_mode parameter in operating_mode.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-2024-35519?

CVE-2024-35519 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, Netgear EX6100 v1.0.2.28, and Netgear EX3700 v1.0.0.96 are vulnerable to command injection in operating_mode.cgi via the ap_mode parameter.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35519?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Netgear Ex3700 Firmware, Netgear Ex6100 Firmware, Netgear Ex6120 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35519?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35519 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-2024-35519 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-35519 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6vmj-9xjc-fxmr.