CVE-2024-42757: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 70% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-42757, organizations should immediately restrict access to the Asus RT-N15U router’s management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access only to trusted administrators. Disable remote management features if not required, especially WAN-side access. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns or unexpected command execution attempts targeting the netstat function page. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with updated signatures to detect exploitation attempts. Regularly backup router configurations and maintain an inventory of affected devices for rapid response. Engage with Asus support channels to obtain firmware updates or advisories and apply patches promptly once released. Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models that have a stronger security posture if patches are delayed. Additionally, educate network administrators about this vulnerability and enforce strong password policies to reduce risk from secondary attack vectors.
Description
Command injection vulnerability in Asus RT-N15U 3.0.0.4.376_3754 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the netstat function page.