RCE in Netgear Dgn1000b

CVE-2013-10061

An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in Netgear routers (tested on the DGN1000B model firmware versions 1.1.00.24 and 1.1.00.45) via the TimeToLive parameter in the setup.cgi endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization, enabling command injection through crafted POST requests. This flaw enables remote attackers to deploy payloads or manipulate system state post-authentication.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.044 (90.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-10061?
CVE-2013-10061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Dgn1000b, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-08-01.
How severe is CVE-2013-10061?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2013-10061 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.