CVE-2024-50999

Name: CVE-2024-50999
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-05T15:15:23.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-50999 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the sysNewPasswd parameter at password.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the sysNewPasswd parameter at password.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R8500 Firmware	1.0.2.160

References

https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Netgear4/vuln_38/38.mdBroken Link
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50999?

How severe is CVE-2024-50999?

CVE-2024-50999 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50999?

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