CVE-2024-39962 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 19 Jul 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on D-Link DIR-823X routers via a crafted HTTP request to the NTP configuration endpoint.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-39962?

CVE-2024-39962 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-823X AX3000 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router v21_D240126 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the ntp_zone_val parameter at /goform/set_ntp. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted HTTP request.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39962?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-823x Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39962?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39962 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-2024-39962 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-39962 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5jm-j9rm-7m7m.