CVE-2024-6342: OS Command Injection

Published Sep 10, 2024
·
Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A command injection vulnerability in the export-cgi program of Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions through V5.21(AAZF.18)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions through V5.21(ABAG.15)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some operating system (OS) commands by sending a crafted HTTP POST request.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Zyxel NAS326<=V5.21(AAZF.18)C0
Zyxel NAS542 firmware<=V5.21(ABAG.15)C0
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel NAS326<5.21\(aazf.18\)c0
Zyxel NAS326=5.21\(aazf.18\)c0
Zyxel NAS326
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel NAS542 firmware<5.21\(abag.15\)c0
Zyxel NAS542 firmware=5.21\(abag.15\)c0
Zyxel NAS542 firmware

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6342?

CVE-2024-6342 is classified as a command injection vulnerability, which is considered a critical severity due to its potential to allow unauthenticated attackers to execute OS commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6342?

To mitigate CVE-2024-6342, users should update the firmware of their Zyxel NAS326 or NAS542 devices to the latest version provided by Zyxel.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-6342?

CVE-2024-6342 affects Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions up to V5.21(AAZF.18)C0 and Zyxel NAS542 firmware versions up to V5.21(ABAG.15)C0.

4

Can CVE-2024-6342 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-6342 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers remotely, making it a serious threat.

5

What devices are impacted by CVE-2024-6342?

CVE-2024-6342 impacts the Zyxel NAS326 and NAS542 network-attached storage devices.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203