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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-42059: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Sep 03 2024(Updated: )

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute some OS commands on an affected device by uploading a crafted compressed language file via FTP.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=5.00<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>=5.00<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 50(W) series firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=5.00<5.39
Zyxel USG20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-42059?

    CVE-2024-42059 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for command injection post-authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-42059?

    To fix CVE-2024-42059, update your Zyxel devices to firmware version 5.39 or later.

  • Which Zyxel devices are affected by CVE-2024-42059?

    CVE-2024-42059 affects Zyxel ATP series, USG FLEX series, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware from versions 5.00 to 5.38.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42059?

    CVE-2024-42059 is a post-authentication command injection vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-42059?

    No specific workaround is recommended; the best practice is to upgrade to the latest firmware version.

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