CVE-2024-8234: nwaw1100-n Command Injection — Exploit

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the functions formSysCmd(), formUpgradeCert(), and formDelcert() in the Zyxel NWA1100-N firmware version 1.00(AACE.1)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands to access system files on an affected device.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zyxel	nwaw1100-n_firmware	All
zyxel	nwaw1100-n	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/GroundCTL2MajorTom/pocs/blob/main/zyxel_NWAW1100-N_rce.md

Other References

https://webservice.zyxel.com/eol/ArchivedEOLModel.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8234? +

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the functions formSysCmd(), formUpgradeCert(), and formDelcert() in the Zyxel NWA1100-N firmware version 1.00(AACE.1)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands to access system files on an affected device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8234? +

CVE-2024-8234 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8234? +

CVE-2024-8234 affects products from zyxel, specifically: nwaw1100-n, nwaw1100-n_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8234? +

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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