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

What is CVE-2017-6077?

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 has reported CVE-2017-6077

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 CVE-2017-6077 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
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41394/
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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

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