Improper Authentication in multiple NETGEAR Routers
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-17409 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
R6020 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6080 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6120 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6220 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6230 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6260 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6330 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6350 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc R6850 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc WNR2020 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc JNR3210 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor | NETGEAR |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU46760
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17409
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the "mini_httpd" service. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and disclose stored credentials.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsR6020: before 1.0.0.44
R6080: before 1.0.0.44
R6120: before 1.0.0.70
R6220: before 1.1.0.100
R6230: before 1.1.0.100
R6260: before 1.1.0.76
R6330: before 1.1.0.76
R6350: before 1.1.0.76
R6850: before 1.1.0.76
WNR2020: All versions
JNR3210: All versions
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1176/
http://kb.netgear.com/000062304/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0258
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
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.
