#VU65117 Improper Authentication in NETGEAR products

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65117

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX80
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6700v3
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX75
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX200
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6400v2
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX80: before 1.0.6.138

R6400v2: before 1.0.4.122

R6700v3: before 1.0.4.122

RAX75: before 1.0.6.138

RAX200: before 1.0.6.138

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000065015/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2018-0636

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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.