CVE-2024-51009: Netgear R8500 · OS Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Nov 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
To mitigate CVE-2024-51009, organizations should immediately verify if they are using Netgear R8500 routers with firmware version 1.0.2.160 and restrict access to the router management interface to trusted administrators only. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate management interfaces from general user networks. Strong, unique passwords must be enforced to prevent unauthorized authentication. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests to ether.cgi or the wan_gateway parameter can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, implement strict firewall rules to limit access to router management ports and conduct regular audits of router configurations. Organizations should stay alert for vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once released. Employing intrusion detection systems capable of recognizing command injection patterns targeting router interfaces can provide early warning.
Description
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the wan_gateway parameter at ether.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.