CVE-2016-5638

Description

There are few web pages associated with the genie app on the Netgear WNDR4500 running firmware version V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877. Genie app adds some capabilities over the Web GUI and can be accessed even when you are away from home. A remote attacker can access genie_ping.htm or genie_ping2.htm or genie_ping3.htm page without authentication. Once accessed, the page will be redirected to the aCongratulations2.htma page, which reveals some sensitive information such as 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password) in clear text.

CvssV3 impact

BaseSeverity

HIGH

ConfidentialityImpact

HIGH

AttackComplexity

LOW

Scope

UNCHANGED

AttackVector

NETWORK

AvailabilityImpact

NONE

IntegrityImpact

NONE

PrivilegesRequired

NONE

BaseScore

7.5

VectorString

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Version

3.0

UserInteraction

NONE

CvssV2 impact

Version

2.0

VectorString

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

AccessVector

NETWORK

AccessComplexity

LOW

Authentication

NONE

ConfidentialityImpact

PARTIAL

IntegrityImpact

NONE

AvailabilityImpact

NONE

BaseScore

5