URL Filtering Bypass Vulnerability in Netgear Router

CVE-2004-2032

What is CVE-2004-2032?

The Netgear RP114 router suffers from a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass its keyword-based URL filtering mechanism. By crafting excessively long URLs filled with hex-encoded spaces, an attacker can successfully evade the security controls intended to restrict access to harmful sites. This flaw highlights significant concerns regarding the effectiveness of URL filtering mechanisms in mitigating web-based threats.

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