Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R7000 1.0.11.116_10.2.100 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of SOAP requests. The issue results from the lack of proper authentication verification before performing a password reset. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to reset the admin password. Was ZDI-CAN-13483.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R7000 Firmware | 1.0.11.116_10.2.100 |
| Netgear | R7000 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000064046/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1239/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://kb.netgear.com/000064046/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1239/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-34977?
CVE-2021-34977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R7000 1.0.11.116_10.2.100 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vul...
How severe is CVE-2021-34977?
CVE-2021-34977 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-34977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R7000 Firmware, Netgear R7000.