CVE-2024-22545: TRENDnet TEW-824DRU · Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Jan 2024
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, isolate affected TRENDnet TEW-824DRU devices from untrusted networks, restricting management interfaces to trusted internal networks only. Disable remote management features if enabled, particularly those exposing the system.ntp.server parameter or related services. Employ network segmentation to limit the exposure of vulnerable devices and monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Implement strict access controls and use firewall rules to block unauthorized access to router management ports. Regularly audit device configurations and firmware versions to identify vulnerable devices. Where possible, replace affected routers with models from vendors providing timely security updates. Additionally, deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting command injection attempts on network devices. Maintain heightened monitoring for indicators of compromise and prepare incident response plans to quickly address potential exploitation.
Description
An issue was discovered in TRENDnet TEW-824DRU version 1.04b01, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the system.ntp.server parameter in the sub_420AE0() function. The attack can be launched remotely.