Vulnerability identifier: #VU49686
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
AC2100
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
AC2400
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
AC2600
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R6700v2
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R6800
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R6900v2
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R7200
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R7350
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R7400
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R7450
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
R6220
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6230
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6260
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6330
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6350
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6850
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6120
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6020
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6080
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote administrator on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-Rou...
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.