Multiple vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router



Published: 2023-01-04
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2022-47208
CVE-2022-47209
CVE-2022-47210
CWE-ID CWE-77
CWE-798
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Nighthawk WiFi6 Router
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU70692

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47208

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "puhttpsniff" service. A remote attacker 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

Nighthawk WiFi6 Router: before 1.0.9.90

External links

http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-37


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).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU70693

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47209

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code within the support user account. A remote attacker on the local network can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nighthawk WiFi6 Router: before 1.0.9.90

External links

http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-37


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).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU70694

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47210

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Restricted Shell. A local user 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

Nighthawk WiFi6 Router: before 1.0.9.90

External links

http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-37


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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