CVE-2024-51019: Classic Buffer Overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.7 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% 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:N/I:N/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-2024-51019, organizations should first verify if they are using the Netgear R7000P router with firmware version 1.3.3.154. Until an official patch is released, administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interface to trusted hosts only, preferably via network segmentation or firewall rules limiting access to the local network or specific management VLANs. Disable remote management features if enabled. Monitor network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting pppoe.cgi or abnormal router behavior indicative of attempted exploitation. Implement network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with custom signatures to detect malformed PPPoE configuration requests. Regularly check Netgear’s security advisories for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply patches promptly once available. As a longer-term measure, consider upgrading to newer router models or firmware versions with improved security posture. Educate network users about the risks of insider threats and enforce strong network access controls to minimize exposure.
Description
Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the pppoe_localnetmask parameter at pppoe.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.