CVE-2024-23624
CWE-77Published: January 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in the gena.cgi module of D-Link DAP-1650 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain command execution on the device as root.
Risk Analysis
This command injection flaw in the gena.cgi module of D-Link DAP-1650 devices allows unauthenticated attackers to gain root-level command execution. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a high urgency for remediation.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the D-Link DAP-1650 firmware to the latest version.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23624 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-23624 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts