CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-50993: Command Injection

First published: Tue Nov 05 2024(Updated: )

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the sysNewPasswd parameter at admin_account.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R8500=v1.0.2.160
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NETGEAR R8500=1.0.2.160
NETGEAR R8500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-50993?

    CVE-2024-50993 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-50993?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-50993, users should update their Netgear R8500 router firmware to the latest version released by Netgear.

  • What does CVE-2024-50993 allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2024-50993 allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via a crafted request.

  • Which version of the Netgear R8500 is affected by CVE-2024-50993?

    CVE-2024-50993 affects Netgear R8500 version v1.0.2.160.

  • How can I determine if my router is vulnerable to CVE-2024-50993?

    To determine if your router is vulnerable to CVE-2024-50993, check the firmware version and see if it matches v1.0.2.160.

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