CVE-2021-27254
Description
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. Was ZDI-CAN-12287.
Related CPE's
CvssV3 impact
BaseSeverity | HIGH |
ConfidentialityImpact | HIGH |
AttackComplexity | LOW |
Scope | UNCHANGED |
AttackVector | ADJACENT_NETWORK |
AvailabilityImpact | HIGH |
IntegrityImpact | HIGH |
PrivilegesRequired | NONE |
BaseScore | 8.8 |
VectorString | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Version | 3.1 |
UserInteraction | NONE |
CvssV2 impact
AccessComplexity | LOW |
ConfidentialityImpact | COMPLETE |
AvailabilityImpact | COMPLETE |
IntegrityImpact | COMPLETE |
BaseScore | 8.3 |
VectorString | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Version | 2.0 |
AccessVector | ADJACENT_NETWORK |
Authentication | NONE |