CVE-2025-28219: netgear dc112a_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-28219 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in netgear dc112a_firmware. EPSS estimates a 12.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 28-03-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 21-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Netgear DC112A V1.0.0.64 has an OS command injection vulnerability in the usb_adv.cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via parameter "deviceName" passed to the binary through a POST request.

• 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.