CVE-2024-44342 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 27 Aug 2024 Updated 27 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link DIR-846W routers via a crafted POST request to the SSID parameter.

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

What is CVE-2024-44342?

CVE-2024-44342 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-846W A1 FW100A43 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the wl(0).(0)_ssid parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted POST request.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44342?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-846w Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44342?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44342 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-2024-44342 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44342 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwqr-qf45-7869.