CVE-2024-29975

Name: CVE-2024-29975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-04T02:15:48.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29975 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The improper privilege management vulnerability in the SUID executable binary in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an authenticated local attacker with administrator privileges to execute some system commands as the “root” user on a vulnerable device.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The improper privilege management vulnerability in the SUID executable binary in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an authenticated local attacker with administrator privileges to execute some system commands as the “root” user on a vulnerable device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zyxel	Nas326 Firmware	< 5.21\(aazf.17\)c0
Zyxel	Nas542 Firmware	< 5.21\(abag.14\)c0

References

https://outpost24.com/blog/zyxel-nas-critical-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-nas-products-06-04-2024Vendor Advisory
https://outpost24.com/blog/zyxel-nas-critical-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-nas-products-06-04-2024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29975?

How severe is CVE-2024-29975?

CVE-2024-29975 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29975?

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