CVE-2024-48074: An authorized RCE vulnerability exists in the DrayTek Vigor2960 router version 1.4.4, where an attacker can pl

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CVE-2024-48074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting vigor2960 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authorized RCE vulnerability exists in the DrayTek Vigor2960 router version 1.4.4, where an attacker can place a malicious command into the table parameter of the doPPPoE function in the cgi-bin/mainfunction.cgi route, and finally the command is executed by the system function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: draytek

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-28 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

draytek vigor2960 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.4

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.

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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-2024-48074?

vigor2960 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-48074 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48074 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-2024-48074 affect?

CVE-2024-48074 affects vigor2960 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An authorized RCE vulnerability exists in the DrayTek Vigor2960 router version 1.4.4, where an attacker can place a malicious command into the table parameter of the doPPPoE function in the cgi-bin/mainfunction.cgi route, and finally the co

How urgent is CVE-2024-48074?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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