Vulnerability identifier: #VU70579

Vulnerability 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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX45
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX50
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX15
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX20
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
RBK752
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RBR750
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RBS750
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX75
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX80
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX200
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MK62
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MR60
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
MS60
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R8000P
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R7960P
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R8000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7900
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7000P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated user can send specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000065485/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0221

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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