CVE-2024-7261: zyxel nwa110ax_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-7261 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in zyxel nwa110ax_firmware. EPSS estimates a 11.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 03-09-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The improper neutralization of special elements in the parameter "host" in the CGI program of Zyxel NWA1123ACv3 firmware version 6.70(ABVT.4) and earlier, WAC500 firmware version 6.70(ABVS.4) and earlier, WAX655E firmware version 7.00(ACDO.1) and earlier, WBE530 firmware version 7.00(ACLE.1) and earlier, and USG LITE 60AX firmware version V2.00(ACIP.2) could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute OS commands by sending a crafted cookie to a vulnerable device.

• 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.