#VU62043 Security features bypass in NETGEAR products

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62043

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R6400v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7000
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R7000P
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
R8500
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security misconfiguration issue. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

R6400v2: before 1.0.4.118

R7000: before 1.0.11.126

R7000P: before 1.3.3.140

R8500: before 1.0.2.154

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000064808/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0050

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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