7.2
HIGH
CVE-2024-11253
Zyxel DNSServer Command Injection Vulnerability
Description

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "DNSServer” parameter of the diagnostic function in the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware version V5.50(ABOM.8.5)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device.

INFO

Published Date :

March 11, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 11, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.2
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-11253 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Zyxel vmg8825-t50k_firmware
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-post-authentication-command-injection-vulnerabilities-in-certain-dsl-ethernet-cpe-fiber-ont-and-wifi-extender-devices-03-11-2025

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-11253 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "DNSServer” parameter of the diagnostic function in the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware version V5.50(ABOM.8.5)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-78
    Added Reference https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-post-authentication-command-injection-vulnerabilities-in-certain-dsl-ethernet-cpe-fiber-ont-and-wifi-extender-devices-03-11-2025
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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