Arbitrary Command Execution in NETGEAR R8500 Devices
CVE-2022-27945

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
R8500 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2022

Summary

NETGEAR R8500 devices running firmware version 1.0.2.158 are susceptible to a significant security vulnerability that enables remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands. This exploitation can occur via the sysNewPasswd and sysConfirmPasswd parameters in the password.cgi script, which improperly handles shell metacharacters. As a result, malicious actors could leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access and control of the device, highlighting the importance of securing user inputs in web applications.

References

https://github.com/donothingme/VUL/blob/main/vul2/2.md
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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