CVE-2024-50993

Summary

CVE-2024-50993 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160 routers. This issue resides in the admin_account.cgi file and specifically targets the sysNewPasswd parameter. Hackers can exploit this command injection vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending crafted requests, posing a significant security risk.

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