CVE-2021-45077 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 stores sensitive information in plaintext. All usernames and passwords for the device's associated services are stored in plaintext on the device. For example, the admin password is stored in plaintext in the primary configuration file on the device.

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-312

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-2021-45077?

CVE-2021-45077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 stores sensitive information in plaintext. All usernames and passwords for the device's associated services are stored in plaintext on the device. For example...

How severe is CVE-2021-45077?

CVE-2021-45077 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-2021-45077?

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