Vulnerability identifier: #VU10440

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R6100
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
D7800
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
EX6200v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7800
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7500v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7500
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description
The vulnerability allows an local root-privileged attacker to execute shell commands on the target system.

The weakness exists due to post-authentication command injection. A local attacker can inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges during short time window when WPS is activated.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

R6100: All versions

D7800: All versions

EX6200v2: All versions

R7800: All versions

R7500v2: All versions

R7500: All versions

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External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000049354/Security-Advisory-for-Command-Injection-Vulnerability-on-D7000-EX6200v2-and-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2181

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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.