Remote command execution in Netgear Wireless N Routers
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
WNR2000v3 Hardware solutions / Routers for home users WNR2000v4 Hardware solutions / Routers for home users WNR2000v5 Hardware solutions / Routers for home users |
| Vendor | NETGEAR |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) OS command injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU3147
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:W/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on vulnerable device.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error in web management interface. A remote attacker with access to web management interface can reset administrator's password and execute arbitrary OS commands on vulnerable device.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in full compromise of vulnerable device.
All firmware versions of vulnerable devices are vulnerable.
Mitigation
The vendor is working on a fix to address this vulnerability. As a temporary solution it is possible to install beta version of firmware:
WNR2000v3: 1.1.12.12
WNR2000v4: 1.0.0.63
WNR2000v5: 1.0.0.40
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
