How severe is CVE-2024-7579?

CVE-2024-7579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-7579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7579?

CVE-2024-7579 affects Alientechnology Alr-f800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7579?

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

Does CVE-2024-7579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48476.

When was CVE-2024-7579 published?

CVE-2024-7579 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7579

CVE-2024-7579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alientechnology Alr-f800 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48476
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Alientechnology Alr-f800 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function popen of the file /var/www/cgi-bin/upgrade.cgi of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument uploadedFile leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7579?: A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function popen of the file /var/www/cgi-bin/upgrade.cgi of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument uploadedFile leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-7579?: CVE-2024-7579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-7579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7579?: CVE-2024-7579 affects Alientechnology Alr-f800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48476.
When was CVE-2024-7579 published?: CVE-2024-7579 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:alientechnology:alr-f800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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