How severe is CVE-2024-29975?

CVE-2024-29975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-29975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29975?

CVE-2024-29975 primarily affects Zyxel Nas326 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29975?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-29975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26949.

When was CVE-2024-29975 published?

CVE-2024-29975 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29975

CVE-2024-29975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Nas326 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26949
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Zyxel Nas326 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The improper privilege management vulnerability in the SUID executable binary in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an authenticated local attacker with administrator privileges to execute some system commands as the “root” user on a vulnerable device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29975?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The improper privilege management vulnerability in the SUID executable binary in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an authenticated local attacker with administrator privileges to execute some system commands as the “root” user on a vulnerable device.
How severe is CVE-2024-29975?: CVE-2024-29975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29975?: CVE-2024-29975 primarily affects Zyxel Nas326 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26949.
When was CVE-2024-29975 published?: CVE-2024-29975 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nas326_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nas542_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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