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CVE-2024-52019: Netgear R8500 · OS Command Injection

Source CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 5 Nov 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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-2024-52019, organizations should immediately restrict access to the Netgear R8500 router’s management interfaces, ensuring they are not exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet. Disable remote management features if enabled. Implement network segmentation to isolate routers from general user networks and limit access to trusted administrators only. Monitor network traffic for unusual HTTP requests targeting genie_fix2.cgi and the wan_gateway parameter, using intrusion detection systems or firewall rules to block suspicious activity. Regularly audit router configurations and logs for signs of compromise. Until an official firmware patch is released by Netgear, consider deploying compensating controls such as network-level filtering to block access to the vulnerable endpoint. If possible, replace affected devices with models that have received security updates. Stay informed through vendor advisories and apply firmware updates promptly once available. Additionally, educate users about the risks of exposing router management interfaces and enforce strong authentication mechanisms for device access.

Description

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the wan_gateway parameter at genie_fix2.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.

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