Plaintext Storage Vulnerability in Netgear RAX43 Router

CVE-2021-20171

What is CVE-2021-20171?

The Netgear RAX43 router version 1.0.3.96 has a vulnerability that allows sensitive information to be stored in plaintext. This includes critical data such as usernames and passwords for associated services, which are saved unencrypted in the device's primary configuration file. This flaw poses a significant risk to the security and privacy of users, as it could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to device settings and services.

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