CVE-2024-24321: dlink dir-816_firmware Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-24321 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in dlink dir-816_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-02-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 09-07-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An issue in Dlink DIR-816A2 v.1.10CNB05 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the wizardstep4_ssid_2 parameter in the sub_42DA54 function.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.