Vulnerability · Published Sep 3, 2024 · Assigned by Zyxel

CVE-2024-7261

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity OS command injection in NWA1123ACv3 firmware from Zyxel. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 11.4% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)11.4%top 4.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

The improper neutralization of special elements in the parameter "host" in the CGI program of Zyxel NWA1123ACv3 firmware version 6.70(ABVT.4) and earlier, WAC500 firmware version 6.70(ABVS.4) and earlier, WAX655E firmware version 7.00(ACDO.1) and earlier, WBE530 firmware version 7.00(ACLE.1) and earlier, and USG LITE 60AX firmware version V2.00(ACIP.2) could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute OS commands by sending a crafted cookie to a vulnerable device.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Zyxel NWA1123ACv3 firmware <= 6.70(ABVT.4)
Zyxel WAC500 firmware <= 6.70(ABVS.4)
Zyxel WAX655E firmware <= 7.00(ACDO.1)
Zyxel WBE530 firmware <= 7.00(ACLE.1)
Zyxel USG LITE 60AX firmware V2.00(ACIP.2)

Weakness: CWE-78 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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