#VU74010 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in NETGEAR products - CVE-2022-38458
Published: March 24, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74010
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38458
CWE-ID: CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
RBR750
RBR840
RBR850
RBRE950
RBRE960
RBS750
RBS840
RBS850
RBSE950
RBSE960
RBR750
RBR840
RBR850
RBRE950
RBRE960
RBS750
RBS840
RBS850
RBSE950
RBSE960
Software vendor:
NETGEAR
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 within the Remote Management functionality. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.