CVE-2017-6334

dnslookup.cgi on NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the host_name field of an HTTP POST request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-6077.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.8 High

Status

Analyzed - cve@mitre.org

Published

2017-03-06

Last modified

2026-01-12

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2022-03-25, action due 2022-04-15: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Weaknesses

CWE-78

Affected products

• Dgn2200 Series Firmware (Netgear)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96463
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41459/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41472/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42257/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-6334