#VU59136 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in R6700 - CVE-2021-20174

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59136

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20174

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R6700
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

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. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

R6700: 1.0.4.120

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External links
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57

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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.