CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-52021: 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 bsw_fix.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-2024-52021?

    CVE-2024-52021 is classified as a high severity command injection vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-52021?

    To fix CVE-2024-52021, update the Netgear R8500 firmware to the latest version provided by Netgear.

  • What does CVE-2024-52021 affect?

    CVE-2024-52021 affects the Netgear R8500 router version v1.0.2.160.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52021?

    CVE-2024-52021 is a command injection vulnerability in the wan_gateway parameter.

  • Can CVE-2024-52021 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-52021 can be exploited remotely through crafted requests to the affected device.

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