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Netgear Devices Vulnerable to Exploitation Despite End-of-Life Status

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🕰️ Legacy Netgear devices remain vulnerable to exploitation despite being end-of-life. A recent analysis revealed that older Netgear models, specifically the DGN1000 and DGN2200v1, are susceptible to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-12847) that allows unauthenticated OS command injections via the ‘setup.cgi’ script. This vulnerability, first disclosed in 2013, was only formally registered in the CVE database in 2024, highlighting the risks associated with outdated hardware. The author emphasizes the importance of detailed network monitoring and data capture, noting that without comprehensive logging and packet captures, such vulnerabilities can easily go unnoticed, leaving networks exposed. The ongoing exploitation of these devices underscores the need for regular firmware updates and proactive security measures.

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