Crafted HTTP POST request can execute OS commands
CVE-2024-6342

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Zyxel
Status
Nas326 Firmware
Nas542 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2024

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Summary

A command injection vulnerability exists in the export-cgi program within Zyxel NAS326 and NAS542 firmware, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute operating system commands. This can be exploited by sending crafted HTTP POST requests, potentially compromising the integrity and operational functionality of the affected devices. Users of the NAS326 and NAS542 models should review the firmware versions to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

NAS326 firmware <= V5.21(AAZF.18)C0

NAS542 firmware <= V5.21(ABAG.15)C0

News Articles

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Zyxel fixes critical command injection flaw in EOL NAS devices (CVE-2024-6342) - Help Net Security

Users of Zyxel NAS devices are urged to implement hotfixes for an easily exploited command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6342).

5 months ago

References

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisori...
vendor-advisory

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

  • 📰

    First article discovered by Help Net Security

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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