Authenticated command executioin in several NETGEAR routers

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU70579

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated user can send specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX45: before 1.0.2.28

RAX50: before 1.0.2.28

RAX15: before 1.0.1.64

RAX20: before 1.0.1.64

RBK852: before 3.2.16.6

RBR850: before 3.2.16.6

RBS850: before 3.2.16.6

RBK752: before 3.2.16.6

RBR750: before 3.2.16.6

RBS750: before 3.2.16.6

RAX75: before 1.0.3.106

RAX80: before 1.0.3.106

RAX200: before 1.0.3.106

R8000: before 1.0.4.68

R7900: before 1.0.4.38

MK62: before 1.0.6.110

MR60: before 1.0.6.110

MS60: before 1.0.6.110

R7000P: before 1.3.3.140

R8000P: before 1.4.4.94

R7960P: before 1.4.4.94

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rax45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://kb.netgear.com/000065485/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0221

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?