Is CVE-2024-54809 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-54809 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-54809 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-54809 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54809?

CVE-2024-54809 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-54809

CWE-121Published: March 31, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Netgear Inc WNR854T 1.5.2 (North America) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parse_st_header function due to use of a request header parameter in a strncpy where size is determined based on the input specified. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker can take control of the program counter and hijack control flow of the program to execute arbitrary system commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-54809 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.