CVE-2024-35518: Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-35518?

ex6120 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.68. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-35518 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35518 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-35518 affect?

CVE-2024-35518 affects ex6120 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.

This month

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-35518 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting ex6120 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netgear

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-14 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgear ex6120 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.68

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.68

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 source NVD · 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-2024-35518?

ex6120 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.68. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-35518 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35518 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-2024-35518 affect?

CVE-2024-35518 affects ex6120 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2024-35518?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

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