| CVE ID | CVE-2021-27254 |
| CVSS SCORE | 6.3, AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
NETGEAR |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
R7800 |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R7800. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the apply_save.cgi endpoint. This issue results from the use of hard-coded encryption key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
NETGEAR has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.netgear.com/000062883/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-Routers-Satellites-and-Extenders |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | 84c0 |
