CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-52020: 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 wan_gateway parameter at wiz_fix2.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
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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-2024-52020?

    CVE-2024-52020 is classified as a high-severity command injection vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-52020?

    To fix CVE-2024-52020, update the Netgear R8500 firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-52020?

    Exploiting CVE-2024-52020 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising the device and network.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-52020?

    CVE-2024-52020 affects the Netgear R8500 router running firmware version 1.0.2.160.

  • How can I check if my device is vulnerable to CVE-2024-52020?

    You can check if your device is vulnerable to CVE-2024-52020 by verifying its firmware version against the affected version information.

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