Vulnerability identifier: #VU70575

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/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-77

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EAX20
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX200
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX75
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX80
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RBK852
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RBR850
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RBS850
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R8000P
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R7960P
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator 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

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External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000065480/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0568

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Q & A

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.