CVE-2024-12010: Zyxel AX7501-B1 firmware · OS Command Injection
Affects Zyxel AX7501-B1 firmwareSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict administrative access to Zyxel AX7501-B1 devices to trusted personnel and secure management interfaces using strong authentication methods such as multifactor authentication. 2. Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized administrative activities. 3. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical network segments and limit exposure to potential attackers. 4. Disable or restrict the functionality of the zyUtilMailSend feature if possible until a vendor patch is released. 5. Regularly check Zyxel’s official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply patches promptly once available. 6. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics capable of detecting command injection attempts targeting Zyxel devices. 7. Conduct periodic security audits and penetration tests focusing on device firmware vulnerabilities and administrative access controls. 8. Educate administrators on the risks of command injection vulnerabilities and the importance of secure device management practices. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control hardening, feature restriction, and proactive monitoring tailored to this specific vulnerability context.
Description
A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the ”zyUtilMailSend” function of the Zyxel AX7501-B1 firmware version V5.17(ABPC.5.3)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device.