CVE-2024-20416: Medium severity cisco rv340w firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the upload module of Cisco RV340 and RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient boundary checks when processing specific HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system of the device.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco RV340
Cisco Rv345

Event History

Jul 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20416?

CVE-2024-20416 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20416?

To fix CVE-2024-20416, users should upgrade to the latest firmware version for the Cisco RV340 or RV345 routers that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20416?

CVE-2024-20416 affects users of the Cisco RV340 and RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers.

4

What causes the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-20416?

The vulnerability in CVE-2024-20416 is caused by insufficient boundary checks when processing specific HTTP requests.

5

Can CVE-2024-20416 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20416 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.

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