CVE-2024-42756 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on Netgear DGN1000WW routers via the Diagnostics page.

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

What is CVE-2024-42756?

CVE-2024-42756 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in Netgear DGN1000WW v.1.1.00.45 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Diagnostics page

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42756?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Dgn1000ww Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42756?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-42756 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42756 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3xww-gg44-m2qc.

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