CVE-2024-52022: Netgear R8500 · Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- 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: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
- Immediately restrict access to the router’s management interfaces to trusted IP addresses only, preferably via VLAN segmentation or firewall rules to limit exposure to local network users.
- Disable or restrict the use of the wlg_adv.cgi component or the apmode_gateway functionality if possible through router settings or custom firmware configurations.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual or suspicious requests targeting the router’s web interface, especially those containing unexpected parameters or command injection patterns.
- Apply any firmware updates or patches released by Netgear as soon as they become available; regularly check official Netgear support channels for updates.
- Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models that have received security updates or have a better security track record if patching is not feasible.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate critical systems from the router’s local network segment, reducing the risk of lateral movement.
- Educate users about the risks of connecting untrusted devices to the local network and the importance of strong router credentials.
- Use network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) capable of detecting command injection attempts or anomalous HTTP requests targeting router management interfaces.
Description
Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160, XR300 v1.0.3.78, R7000P v1.3.3.154, and R6400 v2 1.0.4.128 were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the component wlg_adv.cgi via the apmode_gateway parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.