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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-42057: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Sep 03 2024(Updated: )

A command injection vulnerability in the IPSec VPN feature of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands on an affected device by sending a crafted username to the vulnerable device. Note that this attack could be successful only if the device was configured in User-Based-PSK authentication mode and a valid user with a long username exceeding 28 characters exists.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.32<5.39
Any of
Zyxel ATP100 Firmware
Zyxel ATP100W Firmware
Zyxel Zywall ATP200
Zyxel ATP500 Firmware
Zyxel ATP700 Firmware
Zyxel Zywall ATP800 Firmware
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.50<5.39
Any of
Zyxel USG Flex 100 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 100ax firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 100w firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 50w
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.16<5.39
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.16<5.39
Zyxel USG20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-42057?

    CVE-2024-42057 is classified as a critical command injection vulnerability in Zyxel's IPSec VPN feature.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-42057?

    To fix CVE-2024-42057, update your Zyxel device firmware to a version higher than V5.39.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2024-42057?

    CVE-2024-42057 affects Zyxel ATP series, USG FLEX series, USG FLEX 50(W) series, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.32 to V5.38.

  • Can CVE-2024-42057 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-42057 can be exploited remotely, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-42057?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-42057 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected Zyxel devices.

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