CVE-2024-57229: Command Injection
Published May 5, 2025
·Updated
NETGEAR RAX5 (AX1600 WiFi Router) V1.0.2.26 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the devname parameter in the resetwifi function.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Netgear RAX5
All of the following
Netgear Rax50 Firmware=1.0.2.26
Netgear RAX50
Event History
May 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57229?
CVE-2024-57229 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its command injection capabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-57229?
To fix CVE-2024-57229, update the NETGEAR RAX5 router firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2024-57229?
CVE-2024-57229 specifically affects the NETGEAR RAX5 model running firmware version 1.0.2.26.
4
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2024-57229?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2024-57229 to execute arbitrary commands on the affected NETGEAR RAX5 router.
5
When was CVE-2024-57229 discovered?
CVE-2024-57229 was discovered recently, highlighting a significant security flaw in the NETGEAR RAX5 router firmware.