CVE-2024-5196: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Arris VAP2500 08.50

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MEDIUM 4.7MITIGATE

CVE-2024-5196 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting vap2500 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Arris VAP2500 08.50. This affects an unknown part of the file /tools_command.php. The manipulation of the argument cmb_header/txt_command leads to command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-265833 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	23.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: arris

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-22 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arris vap2500 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 08.50

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 08.50

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-2024-5196?

vap2500 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5196 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5196 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-2024-5196 affect?

CVE-2024-5196 affects vap2500 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Arris VAP2500 08.50. This affects an unknown part of the file /tools_command.php. The manipulation of the argument cmb_header/txt_command leads to command injection. It is possible to

How urgent is CVE-2024-5196?

Priority 41/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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CVE-2024-5195 MEDIUM 4.7 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in Arris VAP2500 08.50
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