CVE-2024-52021: Command Injection
Published Nov 5, 2024
·Updated
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the wangateway parameter at bswfix.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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-52021?
CVE-2024-52021 is classified as a high severity command injection vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-52021?
To fix CVE-2024-52021, update the Netgear R8500 firmware to the latest version provided by Netgear.
3
What does CVE-2024-52021 affect?
CVE-2024-52021 affects the Netgear R8500 router version v1.0.2.160.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52021?
CVE-2024-52021 is a command injection vulnerability in the wan_gateway parameter.
5
Can CVE-2024-52021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-52021 can be exploited remotely through crafted requests to the affected device.