PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7579: A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00
CVE-2024-7579 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting alr-f800 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function popen of the file /var/www/cgi-bin/upgrade.cgi of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument uploadedFile leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early
Why this priority
- EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 8.4% (top 5%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2024-08-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
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
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-2024-7579?
alr-f800 firmware: upgrade to newer than 19.10.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7579 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7579 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-2024-7579 affect?
CVE-2024-7579 affects alr-f800 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function popen of the file /var/www/cgi-bin/upgrade.cgi of the component File Name Handler. Th
How urgent is CVE-2024-7579?
Priority 51/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Related CVEs
- CVE-2024-7580 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00
- CVE-2024-7578 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00