Command Injection Vulnerability in Netgear Router Software
CVE-2024-54803

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
WNR854T Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 March 2025
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What is CVE-2024-54803?

The Netgear WNR854T router version 1.5.2 is susceptible to a command injection vulnerability due to improper validation of input in the post.cgi script. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted requests that manipulate the nvram parameter pppoe_peer_mac, leading to unauthorized execution of commands. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to force a system reboot and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive network configurations.

References

https://faultpoint.com/post/2025-03-25-8-cves-on-the-wnr8...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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