How to fix CVE-2024-11253?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware and apply vendor patches promptly. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Is Command Injection affected by CVE-2024-11253?

Organizations using the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware face moderate risk from CVE-2024-11253, a OS command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise.

CVE-2024-11253

HIGH

2025-03-11 [email protected]

7.2

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

Description

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "DNSServer” parameter of the diagnostic function in the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware version V5.50(ABOM.8.5)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device.

Analysis

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "DNSServer” parameter of the diagnostic function in the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware version V5.50(ABOM.8.5)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device.

Affected Products

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "DNSServer” parameter of the diagnostic function in the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware versi

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.3

CVSS: +36

POC: 0

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