CVE-2024-29974: Malicious File Upload

Published Jun 4, 2024
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED The remote code execution vulnerability in the CGI program “fileupload-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 arbitrary code by uploading a crafted configuration file to a vulnerable device.

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·01:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:34 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-2024-29974?

CVE-2024-29974 has been classified as a remote code execution vulnerability affecting certain Zyxel NAS firmware.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29974?

To fix CVE-2024-29974, upgrade to Zyxel NAS326 firmware version V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 or NAS542 firmware version V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-29974?

CVE-2024-29974 affects users of Zyxel NAS326 and NAS542 devices running firmware versions before V5.21.

4

What could happen if CVE-2024-29974 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-29974 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected Zyxel devices.

5

Is CVE-2024-29974 still being supported by Zyxel?

CVE-2024-29974 is documented as unsupported when assigned, which means it is not related to current supported firmware updates.

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