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CVE-2024-8881

6.8 · MEDIUM

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the CGI program in the Zyxel GS1900-48 switch firmware version V2.80(AAHN.1)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated, LAN-based attacker…

Published Nov 12, 2024CWE-78EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2024-8881 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the CGI program in the Zyxel GS1900-48 switch firmware version V2.80(AAHN.1)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated, LAN-based attacker with administrator privileges to execute some operating system (OS) commands on an affected device by sending a crafted HTTP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-post-authentication-command-injection-and-buffer-overflow-vulnerabilities-in-gs1900-series-switches-11-12-2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8881?

CVE-2024-8881 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8881?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-8881?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-8881?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-8881 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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