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CVE-2024-3659: Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injecti

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3659 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ar2140 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injection via sending a crafted request to one of the endpoints. In order to exploit this vulnerability, one has to have access to the administrative portal of the router.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.2 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-78, CWE-77
Published2024-08-08
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CERT.PL · Vendor: kaongroup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

kaongroup ar2140 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 3.2.46 and < 4.2.16
Fixed in: 4.2.16
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.46
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-2024-3659?

ar2140 firmware: upgrade to 4.2.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3659 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3659 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-2024-3659 affect?

CVE-2024-3659 affects ar2140 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Firmware in KAON AR2140 routers, prior to versions 3.2.50 and 4.2.16, is vulnerable to a shell command injection via sending a crafted request to one of the endpoints. In order to exploit this vulnerability, one has to have access to the ad

How urgent is CVE-2024-3659?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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