CVE-2024-29972: OS Command Injection

Published Jun 4, 2024
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED The command injection vulnerability in the CGI program "remotehelp-cgi" in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some operating system (OS) commands by sending a crafted HTTP POST request.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Zyxel NAS326<V5.21(AAZF.17)C0
Zyxel NAS542 firmware<V5.21(ABAG.14)C0
All of the following
Zyxel NAS326<5.21\(aazf.17\)c0
Zyxel NAS326
All of the following
Zyxel NAS542 firmware<5.21\(abag.14\)c0
Zyxel NAS542 firmware

Event History

Jun 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:28 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:30 PM
Jun 5, 2024
News Published
via The Register·05:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:34 PM
Jun 24, 2024
News Published
via The Register·02:39 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29972?

CVE-2024-29972 is classified as a critical command injection vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute operating system commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29972?

To fix CVE-2024-29972, update the Zyxel NAS326 firmware to version V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 or the NAS542 firmware to version V5.21(ABAG.14)C0.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-29972?

The affected products for CVE-2024-29972 are Zyxel NAS326 and NAS542 running firmware versions prior to V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 respectively.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-29972?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2024-29972 other than applying the necessary firmware updates.

5

What does CVE-2024-29972 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2024-29972 potentially allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the vulnerable NAS devices.

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