CVE-2025-28219 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Mar 2025 Updated 21 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Netgear DC112A devices via the deviceName parameter in usb_adv.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-2025-28219?

CVE-2025-28219 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Netgear DC112A V1.0.0.64 has an OS command injection vulnerability in the usb_adv.cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via parameter "deviceName" passed to the binary through a POST request.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-28219?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Dc112a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-28219?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-28219 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-2025-28219 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-28219 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f45w-55jr-pvp2.