Is CVE-2024-29974 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-29974 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-01-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-29974?

CVE-2024-29974 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2024-29974?

Patch guidance is available from zyxel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-29974.

Fix CVE-2024-29974 - CRITICAL zyxel nas326 firmware

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2024-29974?

2 products: zyxel nas326 firmware, zyxel nas542 firmware.

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The remote code execution vulnerability in the CGI program “file_upload-cgi” in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted configuration file to a vulnerable device.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-434 · Unrestricted File Upload

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ZYXEL
Published: 6/4/2024
Last Modified: 1/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-29974

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