How severe is CVE-2026-24697?

CVE-2026-24697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-24697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and no EPSS exploit-prediction score is available yet.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24697?

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.

When was CVE-2026-24697 published?

CVE-2026-24697 was published on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-24697

CVE-2026-24697 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2026-07-08
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the start_bonjour() function of the "rc" binary in Cisco RV130/RV130W with firmware 1.0.3.55 and RV110W routers with firmware 1.2.2.5 / 1.2.2.8. The wan_hostname configuration parameter is not properly sanitized, which could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24697?: An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the start_bonjour() function of the "rc" binary in Cisco RV130/RV130W with firmware 1.0.3.55 and RV110W routers with firmware 1.2.2.5 / 1.2.2.8. The wan_hostname configuration parameter is not properly sanitized, which could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-24697?: CVE-2026-24697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-24697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and no EPSS exploit-prediction score is available yet.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24697?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-24697 published?: CVE-2026-24697 was published on 2026-07-08.

References

https://github.com/glkfc/IoT-Vulnerability/blob/main/cisco/RV130/2/wp-en.md

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