CVE-2024-8234

Name: CVE-2024-8234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-30T01:15:03.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8234 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the functions formSysCmd(), formUpgradeCert(), and formDelcert() in the Zyxel NWA1100-N firmware version 1.00(AACE.1)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands to access system files on an affected device.. EPSS estimates a 4.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the functions formSysCmd(), formUpgradeCert(), and formDelcert() in the Zyxel NWA1100-N firmware version 1.00(AACE.1)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands to access system files on an affected device.

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

4.39%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zyxel	Nwaw1100-N Firmware	1.00\(aace.1\)c0

References

https://github.com/GroundCTL2MajorTom/pocs/blob/main/zyxel_NWAW1100-N_rce.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://webservice.zyxel.com/eol/ArchivedEOLModel.pdfProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8234?

How severe is CVE-2024-8234?

CVE-2024-8234 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8234?

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