CVE-2024-42757 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on Asus RT-N15U routers via the netstat function page.

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-2024-42757?

CVE-2024-42757 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command injection vulnerability in Asus RT-N15U 3.0.0.4.376_3754 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the netstat function page.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42757?

How do I fix CVE-2024-42757?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42757 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-2024-42757 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42757 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-96vh-rc6m-vw24.

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