CVE-2024-35522 Command injection in n/a

High 8.4 Published 11 Oct 2024 Updated 13 Mar 2025

An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on Netgear EX3700 range extenders by manipulating specific parameters in the operating mode interface.

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-2024-35522?

CVE-2024-35522 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Netgear EX3700 ' AC750 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition before 1.0.0.98 contains an authenticated command injection in operating_mode.cgi via the ap_mode parameter with ap_24g_manual set to 1 and ap_24g_manual_sec set to NotNone.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35522?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Ex3700 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35522 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-2024-35522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-35522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r58v-99w5-7j3x.