#VU61593 Improper Authentication in NETGEAR products

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61593

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R7100LG
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R6400
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R6400v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R6700v3
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. An attacker with physical access can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

R7100LG: before 1.0.0.76

R6400: before 1.0.1.78

R6400v2: before 1.0.4.126

R6700v3: before 1.0.4.126

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000064719/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0321

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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