Authenticated OS Command Injection in Netgear Routers
CVE-2013-10060

9.4CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Dgn2200b
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2013-10060?

An OS command injection vulnerability has been identified in Netgear DGN2200B routers, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This issue arises via the pppoe.cgi endpoint, specifically through crafted input to the pppoe_username parameter. Successful exploitation enables full access and control over the compromised device, potentially leading to persistent threats that survive device reboots unless configurations are restored.

Affected Version(s)

DGN2200B * <= 1.0.0.36

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2013-10060 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10060 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10060 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24513
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24974
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
9.4
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Messner
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CVE-2013-10060 : Authenticated OS Command Injection in Netgear Routers