CVE-2024-50999: Command Injection
Published Nov 5, 2024
·Updated
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the sysNewPasswd parameter at password.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Netgear R8500
All of the following
Netgear R8500 Firmware=1.0.2.160
Netgear R8500
Event History
Nov 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50999?
CVE-2024-50999 is classified as a high severity command injection vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-50999?
The recommended fix for CVE-2024-50999 is to update the Netgear R8500 firmware to a version later than 1.0.2.160.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2024-50999?
CVE-2024-50999 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device.
4
Which versions of Netgear R8500 are affected by CVE-2024-50999?
CVE-2024-50999 affects Netgear R8500 firmware version 1.0.2.160.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2024-50999?
Further details regarding CVE-2024-50999 can be found on the Netgear security announcement page.