CVE-2022-27945 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 devices allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands (such as telnetd) via shell metacharacters in the sysNewPasswd and sysConfirmPasswd parameters to password.cgi.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R8500 Firmware	1.0.2.158
Netgear	R8500	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://github.com/donothingme/VUL/blob/main/vul2/2.mdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/donothingme/VUL/blob/main/vul2/2.mdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-27945?

CVE-2022-27945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 devices allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands (such as telnetd) via shell metacharacters in the sysNewPasswd and sysConfirmPasswd parameters to passwor...

How severe is CVE-2022-27945?

CVE-2022-27945 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-2022-27945?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R8500 Firmware, Netgear R8500.