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CVE-2024-6342

Zyxel Nas326 Firmware command injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.06%
  1. Published10 Sept 2024

Description

**UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** A command injection vulnerability in the export-cgi program of Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions through V5.21(AAZF.18)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions through V5.21(ABAG.15)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some operating system (OS) commands by sending a crafted HTTP POST request.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Zyxel Nas326 Firmware< 5.21\(aazf.18\)c0 · 5.21\(aazf.18\)c0
Zyxel Nas542 Firmware< 5.21\(abag.15\)c0 · 5.21\(abag.15\)c0

Remediation

Fixed in
Zyxel Nas326 Firmware≥ 5.21\(aazf.18\)c0
Zyxel Nas542 Firmware≥ 5.21\(abag.15\)c0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6342 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6342 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.06%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6342?

CVE-2024-6342 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6342?

Affected products include Zyxel Nas326 Firmware, Zyxel Nas542 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6342?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Zyxel Nas326 Firmware 5.21\(aazf.18\)c0, Zyxel Nas542 Firmware 5.21\(abag.15\)c0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.