Information Disclosure in NETGEAR FVS318 Router

CVE-2002-1892

What is CVE-2002-1892?

The NETGEAR FVS318 router, operating on firmware version 1.1, has a security flaw where sensitive user credentials are saved in an accessible format when a backup configuration file is created. This allows individuals with local access to retrieve plaintext usernames and passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromise of the device and network.

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