CVE-2024-36061

Name: CVE-2024-36061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-11T20:15:17.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36061 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. EnGenius EWS356-FIT devices through 1.1.30 allow blind OS command injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters to the Ping and Speed Test utilities.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EnGenius EWS356-FIT devices through 1.1.30 allow blind OS command injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters to the Ping and Speed Test utilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Engeniustech	Ews356-Fit Firmware	<= 1.1.30

References

https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/Engenius/CVE-2024-36061Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36061?

EnGenius EWS356-FIT devices through 1.1.30 allow blind OS command injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters to the Ping and Speed Test utilities.

How severe is CVE-2024-36061?

CVE-2024-36061 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36061?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-36061?

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Source: NVD / NIST