CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-52018: Command Injection

First published: Tue Nov 05 2024(Updated: )

Netgear XR300 v1.0.3.78 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the system_name parameter at genie_dyn.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear NMS300 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-52018?

    CVE-2024-52018 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary command execution on affected devices.

  • How can CVE-2024-52018 be exploited?

    CVE-2024-52018 can be exploited by sending specially crafted requests to the system_name parameter in the genie_dyn.cgi endpoint.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2024-52018?

    CVE-2024-52018 affects the Netgear XR300 router running firmware version v1.0.3.78.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-52018?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-52018, update the Netgear XR300 firmware to the latest version provided by Netgear.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-52018?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-52018 may lead to unauthorized access, system compromise, and execution of arbitrary OS commands.

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