What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54803?

CVE-2024-54803 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: 10.2%.

Which versions of Wnr854T Firmware are affected by CVE-2024-54803?

CVE-2024-54803 presents critical security risk, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-54803?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-54803. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 10.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-54803?

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-2024-54803

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-03-31 cve@mitre.org

RCE Netgear Command Injection Code Injection 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 - 18:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 31, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Command Injection. An attacker can send a specially crafted request to post.cgi, updating the nvram parameter pppoe_peer_mac and forcing a reboot. This will result in command injection.

AnalysisAI

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Command Injection. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 10.2%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) is vulnerable to Command Injection. An attacker can send a specially crafted request to post.cgi, updating the nvram parameter pppoe_peer_mac and forcing a reboot. This will result in command injection. Affected products include: Netgear Wnr854T Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.