CVE-2013-10060: netgear dgn2200b_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2013-10060 is a critical (CVSS 9.4) OS Command Injection vulnerability in netgear dgn2200b_firmware. EPSS estimates a 6.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 5 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 01-08-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 15-05-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in Netgear routers (tested on the DGN2200B model) firmware versions 1.0.0.36 and prior via the pppoe.cgi endpoint. A remote attacker with valid credentials can execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to the pppoe_username parameter. This flaw allows full compromise of the device and may persist across reboots unless configuration is restored.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.