CVE-2024-5196

Summary

CVE-2024-5196 is a newly disclosed critical vulnerability affecting the Arris VAP2500 08.50 firmware. The issue lies in the /tools_command.php file, where the argument cmb_header/txt_command can be manipulated to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability allows for remote command injection, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and system compromise. The exploit for this vulnerability has been made public, increasing the urgency for affected users to apply the necessary patches to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability has been assigned the identifier VDB-265833 by the Vulnerability Database.

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