How severe is CVE-2024-35520?

CVE-2024-35520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-35520 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35520?

CVE-2024-35520 affects Netgear R7000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35520?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-35520 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35520 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35350.

When was CVE-2024-35520 published?

CVE-2024-35520 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35520

CVE-2024-35520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35350
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear R7000 Firmware
Published: 2024-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear R7000 1.0.11.136 is vulnerable to Command Injection in RMT_invite.cgi via device_name2 parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35520?: Netgear R7000 1.0.11.136 is vulnerable to Command Injection in RMT_invite.cgi via device_name2 parameter.
How severe is CVE-2024-35520?: CVE-2024-35520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-35520 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35520?: CVE-2024-35520 affects Netgear R7000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35520?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-35520 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35520 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35350.
When was CVE-2024-35520 published?: CVE-2024-35520 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000066027/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-the-R7000-PSV-2023-0154

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000_firmware:1.0.11.136:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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