What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54802?

CVE-2024-54802 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Which versions of Wnr854T Firmware are affected by CVE-2024-54802?

CVE-2024-54802 presents critical security risk, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-54802?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-54802. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-54802?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Wnr854T Firmware CVE-2024-54802

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-03-31 cve@mitre.org

Netgear Command Injection Buffer Overflow Wnr854T Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:34 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Apr 22, 2025 - 18:17 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 31, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

In Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America), the UPNP service (/usr/sbin/upnp) is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow in the M-SEARCH Host header.

AnalysisAI

In Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America), the UPNP service (/usr/sbin/upnp) is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow in the M-SEARCH Host header. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. In Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America), the UPNP service (/usr/sbin/upnp) is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow in the M-SEARCH Host header. Affected products include: Netgear Wnr854T Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.