CVE-2022-24655

Name: CVE-2022-24655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T11:15:08.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24655 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the upnpd service in Netgear EX6100v1 201.0.2.28, CAX80 2.1.2.6, and DC112A 1.0.0.62, which may lead to the execution of arbitrary code without authentication.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the upnpd service in Netgear EX6100v1 201.0.2.28, CAX80 2.1.2.6, and DC112A 1.0.0.62, which may lead to the execution of arbitrary code without authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Ex6100 Firmware	201.0.2.28
Netgear	Ex6200 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	Cax80 Firmware	2.1.2.6
Netgear	Dc112a Firmware	1.0.0.62

References

https://github.com/doudoudedi/Netgear_product_stack_overflow/blob/main/NETGEAR%20EX%20series%20upnpd%20stack_overflow.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064615/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-EX6100v1-and-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0282-PSV-2021-0288Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/doudoudedi/Netgear_product_stack_overflow/blob/main/NETGEAR%20EX%20series%20upnpd%20stack_overflow.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064615/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-EX6100v1-and-Pre-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0282-PSV-2021-0288Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24655?

How severe is CVE-2022-24655?

CVE-2022-24655 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24655?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST