OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Netgear Routers
CVE-2013-10061

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Dgn1000b
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2013-10061?

A vulnerability has been identified in Netgear routers, particularly affecting the DGN1000B model. This vulnerability allows for authenticated OS command injection through the manipulation of the TimeToLive parameter within the setup.cgi endpoint. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted POST requests, leading to unauthorized command execution that can alter the state of the system after authentication. This flaw highlights the necessity for robust input validation and network security practices.

Affected Version(s)

DGN1000B 1.1.00.24

DGN1000B 1.1.00.45

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-2013-10061 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10061 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10061 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24464
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24931
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
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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