CVE-2024-54809
Last modified
CVE-2024-54809 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear Inc WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parse_st_header function due to use of a request header parameter in a strncpy where size is determined based on the input specified. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker can take control of the program counter and hijack control flow of the program to execute arbitrary system commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Netgear Inc WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parse_st_header function due to use of a request header parameter in a strncpy where size is determined based on the input specified. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker can take control of the program counter and hijack control flow of the program to execute arbitrary system commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Wnr854t Firmware | 1.5.2 |
References
- https://faultpoint.com/post/2025-03-25-8-cves-on-the-wnr854t-junkyard/#809Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-54809?
How severe is CVE-2024-54809?
How do I fix CVE-2024-54809?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2024
- CVE-2024-54803Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Comma…9.8
- CVE-2024-54804Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Comma…9.8
- CVE-2024-54805Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Comma…9.8
- CVE-2024-54806Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Arbit…9.8
- CVE-2024-54807In Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America), the UPNP service i…9.8
- CVE-2024-54808Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based…9.8
- CVE-2024-5481The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery p…8.8
- CVE-2024-54810A SQL Injection vulnerability was found in /preschool/admin/…9.8
- CVE-2024-54811A SQL injection vulnerability in /index.php in PHPGurukul Pa…9.8
- CVE-2024-54818SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System 1.0 is …8.8
- CVE-2024-54819I, Librarian before and including 5.11.1 is vulnerable to Se…9.1
- CVE-2024-5482A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in…9.8
Are you affected by CVE-2024-54809?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST