CVE-2024-42059

Name: CVE-2024-42059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-03T02:15:04.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42059 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute some OS commands on an affected device by uploading a crafted compressed language file via FTP.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V5.00 through V5.38 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute some OS commands on an affected device by uploading a crafted compressed language file via FTP.

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

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zyxel	Zld	>= 5.00, < 5.39

References

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-firewalls-09-03-2024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42059?

How severe is CVE-2024-42059?

CVE-2024-42059 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42059?

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