CVE-2024-51259 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Oct 2024 Updated 31 Oct 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on DrayTek Vigor3900 routers via the setup_cacertificate function in mainfunction.cgi.

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-2024-51259?

CVE-2024-51259 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DrayTek Vigor3900 1.5.1.3 allows attackers to inject malicious commands into mainfunction.cgi and execute arbitrary commands by calling the setup_cacertificate function.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Draytek Vigor3900 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51259 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-2024-51259 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-51259 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4vg-xp9f-3jx2.