CVE-2021-34870 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR XR1000 1.0.0.52_1.0.38 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of SOAP messages. The issue results from a lack of authentication required for a privileged request. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-13325.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Xr1000	1.0.0.52_1.0.38

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000063967/Security-Advisory-for-a-Security-MisconfiguratiPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1058/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://kb.netgear.com/000063967/Security-Advisory-for-a-Security-MisconfiguratiPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1058/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-34870?

CVE-2021-34870 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 XR1000 1.0.0.52_1.0.38 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit th...

How severe is CVE-2021-34870?

CVE-2021-34870 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-2021-34870?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Xr1000.