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CVE-2024-20416

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.86%

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CVE-2024-20416 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the upload module of Cisco RV340 and RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient boundary checks when processing specific HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the upload module of Cisco RV340 and RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient boundary checks when processing specific HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system of the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20416?
A vulnerability in the upload module of Cisco RV340 and RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient boundary checks when processing specific HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system of the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-20416?
CVE-2024-20416 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20416?
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