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CVE-2024-23690

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.18%

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CVE-2024-23690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The end-of-life Netgear FVS336Gv2 and FVS336Gv3 are affected by a command injection vulnerability in the Telnet interface. An authenticated and remote attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands as root over Telnet by sending crafted "util backup_configuration" commands.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The end-of-life Netgear FVS336Gv2 and FVS336Gv3 are affected by a command injection vulnerability in the Telnet interface. An authenticated and remote attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands as root over Telnet by sending crafted "util backup_configuration" commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23690?
The end-of-life Netgear FVS336Gv2 and FVS336Gv3 are affected by a command injection vulnerability in the Telnet interface. An authenticated and remote attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands as root over Telnet by sending crafted "util backup_configuration" commands.
How severe is CVE-2024-23690?
CVE-2024-23690 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23690?
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