#VU61866 Improper Authentication in WAC124 and WAC104

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61866

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WAC124
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WAC104
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WAC124: 1.0.4.7

WAC104: before 1.0.4.20

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000064821/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Wireless-Access-Points-PSV-2021-0339

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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