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CVE-2024-42057

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 1.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-09-03 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2024-42057
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
1.32%

Original NVD Description

A command injection vulnerability in the IPSec VPN feature of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands on an affected device by sending a crafted username to the vulnerable device. Note that this attack could be successful only if the device was configured in User-Based-PSK authentication mode and a valid user with a long username exceeding 28 characters exists.

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