Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR R7450 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SOAP API endpoint, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-11559.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Ac2100 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | Ac2100 | - |
| Netgear | Ac2400 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | Ac2400 | - |
| Netgear | Ac2600 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | Ac2600 | - |
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R6700 | v2 |
| Netgear | R6800 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R6800 | - |
| Netgear | R6900 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R6900 | v2 |
| Netgear | R7200 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R7200 | - |
| Netgear | R7350 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R7350 | - |
| Netgear | R7400 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R7400 | - |
| Netgear | R7450 Firmware | < 1.2.0.76 |
| Netgear | R7450 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-VulneraVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-072/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-VulneraVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-072/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-27873?
CVE-2020-27873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR R7450 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this...
How severe is CVE-2020-27873?
CVE-2020-27873 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-27873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Ac2100 Firmware, Netgear Ac2100, Netgear Ac2400 Firmware, Netgear Ac2400, Netgear Ac2600 Firmware.