How severe is CVE-2024-52016?

CVE-2024-52016 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-2024-52016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52016?

CVE-2024-52016 primarily affects Netgear R8500 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52016?

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

Does CVE-2024-52016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45816.

When was CVE-2024-52016 published?

CVE-2024-52016 was published on 2024-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52016

CVE-2024-52016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear R8500 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% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45816
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Netgear R8500 Firmware
Published: 2024-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160, XR300 v1.0.3.78, R7000P v1.3.3.154, and R6400 v2 1.0.4.128 were discovered to multiple stack overflow vulnerabilities in the component wlg_adv.cgi via the apmode_dns1_pri and apmode_dns1_sec parameters. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52016?: Netgear R8500 v1.0.2.160, XR300 v1.0.3.78, R7000P v1.3.3.154, and R6400 v2 1.0.4.128 were discovered to multiple stack overflow vulnerabilities in the component wlg_adv.cgi via the apmode_dns1_pri and apmode_dns1_sec parameters. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2024-52016?: CVE-2024-52016 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-2024-52016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52016?: CVE-2024-52016 primarily affects Netgear R8500 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-52016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45816.
When was CVE-2024-52016 published?: CVE-2024-52016 was published on 2024-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8500_firmware:1.0.2.160:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:xr300_firmware:1.0.3.78:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6400v2_firmware:1.0.4.128:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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