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CVE-2024-12847: NETGEAR DGN setup.cgi OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Jan 10 2025(Updated: )

NETGEAR DGN1000 before 1.1.00.48 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands as root by sending crafted HTTP requests to the setup.cgi endpoint. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild since at least 2017.

Credit: disclosure@vulncheck.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR DGN1000 firmware<1.1.00.48

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-12847?

    CVE-2024-12847 has a high severity rating due to the capability of unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-12847?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-12847, upgrade the NETGEAR DGN1000 firmware to version 1.1.00.48 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-12847?

    CVE-2024-12847 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands with root privileges.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-12847?

    CVE-2024-12847 affects NETGEAR DGN1000 devices running firmware versions prior to 1.1.00.48.

  • Can CVE-2024-12847 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-12847 can be exploited remotely as it does not require authentication.

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