How severe is CVE-2024-51018?

CVE-2024-51018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-51018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51018?

CVE-2024-51018 affects Netgear R7000p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51018?

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

Does CVE-2024-51018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45261.

When was CVE-2024-51018 published?

CVE-2024-51018 was published on 2024-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51018

CVE-2024-51018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7000p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45261
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Netgear R7000p Firmware
Published: 2024-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the pptp_user_netmask parameter at pptp.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51018?: Netgear R7000P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the pptp_user_netmask parameter at pptp.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2024-51018?: CVE-2024-51018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-51018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51018?: CVE-2024-51018 affects Netgear R7000p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-51018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45261.
When was CVE-2024-51018 published?: CVE-2024-51018 was published on 2024-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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