How severe is CVE-2024-8234?

CVE-2024-8234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8234?

CVE-2024-8234 affects Zyxel Nwaw1100-n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8234?

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-2024-8234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49039.

When was CVE-2024-8234 published?

CVE-2024-8234 was published on 2024-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8234

CVE-2024-8234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Nwaw1100-n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49039
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Zyxel Nwaw1100-n Firmware
Published: 2024-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the functions formSysCmd(), formUpgradeCert(), and formDelcert() in the Zyxel NWA1100-N firmware version 1.00(AACE.1)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands to access system files on an affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8234?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the functions formSysCmd(), formUpgradeCert(), and formDelcert() in the Zyxel NWA1100-N firmware version 1.00(AACE.1)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands to access system files on an affected device.
How severe is CVE-2024-8234?: CVE-2024-8234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8234?: CVE-2024-8234 affects Zyxel Nwaw1100-n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8234?: 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-2024-8234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49039.
When was CVE-2024-8234 published?: CVE-2024-8234 was published on 2024-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwaw1100-n_firmware:1.00\(aace.1\)c0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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