Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR DGN2200 Devices
CVE-2017-6077

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Dgn2200 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 February 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 89%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with specific firmware versions contain a vulnerability in the ping.cgi script, allowing unauthorized execution of arbitrary OS commands. This occurs when remote authenticated users manipulate the ping_IPAddr field in an HTTP POST request with shell metacharacters. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can lead to full system compromise if exploited.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-6077 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96408
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41394/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

89% 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

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.