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CVE-2024-52021VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2024-52021: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% 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 2026-10-26.

What to do

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-52021, organizations should immediately restrict access to the Netgear R8500 router management interfaces, ensuring only trusted and authenticated users on secure networks can reach the device. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate routers from general user networks and untrusted devices. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting bsw_fix.cgi or the wan_gateway parameter can help detect exploitation attempts. Disable or limit remote management features if enabled, especially from WAN interfaces. Employ strong authentication and change default credentials to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Regularly review router logs for anomalies and maintain up-to-date network security controls such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Engage with Netgear support channels for updates and advisories regarding patches or mitigations.

Description

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

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