CVE-2024-52021 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on Netgear R8500 routers via a crafted request to the wan_gateway parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-52021?
CVE-2024-52021 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Netgear R8500 Firmware, published on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the wan_gateway parameter at bsw_fix.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52021?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear R8500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52021?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52021 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-2024-52021 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-52021 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear R8500 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cv53-45x5-8276.