CVE-2024-29972
CVE-2024-29972
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The command injection vulnerability in the CGI program "remote_help-cgi" in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some operating system (OS) commands by sending a crafted HTTP POST request.
Fixes and workarounds
No remediation reported in collected sources.
Missing remediation information is not evidence that no patch exists.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| NAS326 firmware Zyxel |
< V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 (affected)
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: Zyxel |
| NAS542 firmware Zyxel |
< V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 (affected)
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: Zyxel |
| nas326_firmware zyxel |
≥ 0; < v5.21\(aazf.17\)co (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
| nas542_firmware zyxel |
≥ 0; < 5.21\(abag.14\)co (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 9.8 critical |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CNA: Zyxel |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-nas-products-06-04-2024CNA: Zyxel · vendor-advisory
- https://outpost24.com/blog/zyxel-nas-critical-vulnerabilities/CNA: Zyxel
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-nas-products-06-04-2024ADP: CVE · vendor-advisory, x_transferred
- https://outpost24.com/blog/zyxel-nas-critical-vulnerabilities/ADP: CVE · x_transferred
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