Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR R8500 Devices
CVE-2022-27946

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R8500 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2022

What is CVE-2022-27946?

NETGEAR R8500 devices running firmware version 1.0.2.158 are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability. This issue arises when remote authenticated users can manipulate shell metacharacters in the sysNewPasswd and sysConfirmPasswd parameters through the admin_account.cgi interface. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers may execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the system's integrity and security.

References

https://github.com/donothingme/VUL/blob/main/vul3/3.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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CVE-2022-27946 : Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR R8500 Devices