CVE-2024-53561
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Arcadyan Meteor 2 CPE FG360 Firmware ETV2.10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA remote code execution vulnerability in the Arcadyan Meteor 2 CPE FG360 router firmware (version ETV2.10) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted HTTP request. The vulnerability is network-adjacent or remotely exploitable and achieves high severity due to the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the router model and firmware versionAccess the router web interface (typically at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) and navigate to Status, System Info, or About page to find the firmware version. Alternatively, access the device via CLI (SSH/Telnet) and run commands such as 'cat /proc/version', 'version', or 'firmware' to retrieve build information.Affected if The firmware version displayed is ETV2.10
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Confirm the HTTP service is running on the deviceFrom a client on the same network, use a browser or curl to access the router's web interface on port 80 or 443 (e.g., curl -I http://192.168.1.1). Check if an HTTP response is returned.Affected if The HTTP service responds, indicating it is enabled and reachable
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Determine network exposure of the HTTP serviceCheck the router's WAN IP address (via the web interface under WAN Status or Network Settings). From an external location or using an online IP check, verify whether the router's HTTP port (80/443) is directly accessible from the Internet by attempting an outbound connection to the WAN IP. Also review port forwarding rules on the device or upstream NAT device.Affected if The router's HTTP service is exposed directly to the Internet (WAN side) or accessible without VPN/segmentation from untrusted networks
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Inspect HTTP handling modules or logs for anomaliesIf CLI access is available, examine /var/log/messages, /var/log/httpd.log, or similar log files for unusual or malformed HTTP requests. Review any CGI or API endpoints that handle HTTP parameters for signs of testing or exploitation attempts.Affected if Unexpected HTTP request patterns appear in logs, or unfamiliar CGI/API endpoints are present that accept user-supplied input
The device is affected if it is an Arcadyan Meteor 2 CPE FG360 running firmware version ETV2.10 with its HTTP service enabled and accessible, particularly if exposed to untrusted networks.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply the vendor-supplied firmware patch when available; if no patch exists, consider network segmentation to limit exposure and monitor for indicators of compromise targeting the device.
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