CVE-2024-54802 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Mar 2025 Updated 2 Apr 2025

A stack-based buffer overflow in the UPNP service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Netgear WNR854T routers.

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-2024-54802?

CVE-2024-54802 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America), the UPNP service (/usr/sbin/upnp) is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow in the M-SEARCH Host header.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54802?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Wnr854t Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54802?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54802 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-54802 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-54802 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rmj-m2q8-5fvh.