CVE-2025-28219: Netgear DC112A V1.0.0.64 has an OS command injection vulnerability in the usb_adv.cgi, which allows remote att

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2025-28219 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting dc112a firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Netgear DC112A V1.0.0.64 has an OS command injection vulnerability in the usb_adv.cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via parameter "deviceName" passed to the binary through a POST request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-03-28
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

2025-03-28 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgear dc112a firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0.0.64

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.64

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · byobu · FIXED · 7.23-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-08f2b53446 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-08f2b53446

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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-2025-28219?

dc112a firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-28219 being exploited?

CVE-2025-28219 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-2025-28219 affect?

CVE-2025-28219 affects dc112a firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Netgear DC112A V1.0.0.64 has an OS command injection vulnerability in the usb_adv.cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via parameter "deviceName" passed to the binary through a POST request.

How urgent is CVE-2025-28219?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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