Hidden functionality in NETGEAR Orbi WiFi Systems
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-38452 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-912 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
RBR750 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBR840 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBR850 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBR860 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBRE950 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBRE960 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBS750 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBS840 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBS850 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBS860 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBSE950 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc RBSE960 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Hidden functionality
EUVDB-ID: #VU74012
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38452
CWE-ID:
CWE-912 - Hidden Functionality (Backdoor)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system
The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software within the hidden telnet service functionality. A remote administrator can use this functionality to gain full access to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsRBR750: before 4.6.14.3
RBR840: before 4.6.14.3
RBR850: before 4.6.14.3
RBR860: before 7.2.4.5
RBRE950: before 6.3.7.10
RBRE960: before 6.3.7.10
RBS750: before 4.6.14.3
RBS840: before 4.6.14.3
RBS850: before 4.6.14.3
RBS860: before 7.2.4.5
RBSE950: before 6.3.7.10
RBSE960: before 6.3.7.10
External linkshttp://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1595
http://kb.netgear.com/000065417/Security-Advisory-for-Command-Injection-on-Some-Orbi-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2022-0187
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
