SB2023032418 - Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in NETGEAR Orbi WiFi Systems



SB2023032418 - Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in NETGEAR Orbi WiFi Systems

Published: March 24, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032418
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38458)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information within the Remote Management functionality. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.