Command Injection in NETGEAR Routers



Published: 2022-07-01
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-77
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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R7000P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R7000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

R6900P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU64857

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

R7000P: before 1.3.3.148

R7000: before 1.0.11.130

R6900P: before 1.3.3.148

External links

http://kb.netgear.com/000065025/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0272


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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