CVE-2021-20174 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not utilize secure communication methods to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device's web interface is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6700 Firmware	1.0.4.120
Netgear	R6700	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20174?

CVE-2021-20174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not utilize secure communication methods to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device's web interface is sent via HTTP, which c...

How severe is CVE-2021-20174?

CVE-2021-20174 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20174?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6700.