Default Password Vulnerability in NETGEAR Arlo Base Stations and Devices
CVE-2016-10115

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Arlo Base Station Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2017

Summary

NETGEAR Arlo base stations and associated devices are susceptible to unauthorized access due to a default password of '12345678'. This security flaw can be exploited by remote attackers who can gain access to the devices after a factory reset or in a factory-configured state, compromising user security and privacy. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial for users to change the default password immediately upon setup and ensure devices are always updated with the latest firmware.

References

http://kb.netgear.com/30731/Arlo-WiFi-Default-Password-Se...
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http://blog.newskysecurity.com/2016/09/factory_reset_vuln...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95265
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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