#VU56978 Improper Authentication in XR1000 - CVE-2021-34870
Published: October 1, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56978
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34870
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
XR1000
XR1000
Software vendor:
NETGEAR
NETGEAR
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the SOAP messages. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and disclose stored credentials.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.