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CVE-2026-24697 Cisco CVE debrief

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the start_bonjour() function of the 'rc' binary in Cisco RV130/RV130W with firmware 1.0.3.55 and RV110W routers with firmware 1.2.2.5 / 1.2.2.8. The wan_hostname configuration parameter is not properly sanitized, which could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. The affected products are Cisco RV130, RV130W, and RV110W routers. System administrators and security professionals responsible for these routers should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Vendor
Cisco
Product
RV130, RV130W, RV110W
CVSS
HIGH 7.2
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-10
Advisory published
2026-07-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-10

Who should care

System administrators and security professionals responsible for Cisco RV130, RV130W, and RV110W routers should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. They should also plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper sanitization of the wan_hostname configuration parameter in the start_bonjour() function of the 'rc' binary. This allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. The affected products are Cisco RV130, RV130W with firmware 1.0.3.55, and RV110W routers with firmware 1.2.2.5 and 1.2.2.8. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2 and a severity of HIGH.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update firmware to the latest version
  • Implement network segmentation and isolation
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Restrict access to the affected systems
  • Perform regular vulnerability assessments
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-08T15:16:26.697Z and was last modified on 2026-07-10T17:54:30.890Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The evidence for this CVE is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The affected products are Cisco RV130, RV130W with firmware 1.0.3.55, and RV110W routers with firmware 1.2.2.5 and 1.2.2.8. The vulnerability is caused by improper sanitization of the wan_hostname configuration parameter in the start_bonjour() function of the 'rc' binary.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-08T15:16:26.697Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.