CVE-2024-54805

Description

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Command Injection. An attacker can send a specially crafted request to post.cgi, updating the nvram parameter get_email. After which, they can visit the send_log.cgi endpoint which uses the parameter in a system call to achieve command execution.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netgear	wnr854t_firmware	All
netgear	wnr854t	All

References

Exploits

https://faultpoint.com/post/2025-03-25-8-cves-on-the-wnr854t-junkyard/#805

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54805? +

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Command Injection. An attacker can send a specially crafted request to post.cgi, updating the nvram parameter get_email. After which, they can visit the send_log.cgi endpoint which uses the parameter in a system call to achieve command execution. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-54805? +

CVE-2024-54805 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54805? +

CVE-2024-54805 affects products from netgear, specifically: wnr854t, wnr854t_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54805? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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