CVE-2024-12009: A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "ZyEE" function of the Zyxel EX5601-T1 firmware v
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HIGH 7.2MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE
CVE-2024-12009 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting dx3300-t0 firmware, dx3300-t1 firmware, dx3301-t0 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "ZyEE" function of the Zyxel EX5601-T1 firmware version V5.70(ACDZ.3.6)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device.
Why this priority
High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
Published CVE record published
Updated Record last modified
zyxel dx3300-t0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 5.50\(abvy.5.4\)c0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx3300-t1 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 5.50\(abvy.5.4\)c0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx3301-t0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 5.50\(abvy.5.4\)c0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx4510-b0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 5.17\(abyl.8\)c0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx4510-b1 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 5.17\(abyl.8\)c0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
zyxel dx5401-b0 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 5.17\(abyo.6.4\)c0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official sourceNVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-12009?
dx3300-t0 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; dx3300-t1 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; dx3301-t0 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-12009 being exploited?
CVE-2024-12009 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-12009 affect?
CVE-2024-12009 affects dx3300-t0 firmware, dx3300-t1 firmware, dx3301-t0 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the "ZyEE" function of the Zyxel EX5601-T1 firmware version V5.70(ACDZ.3.6)C0 and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating syst
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