Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in Telnet Console for a Network Device
CVE-2022-47210

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2022

Summary

The default telnet console on the affected network devices is limited to a specific set of commands. However, due to improper input handling, authenticated users can exploit this console to issue arbitrary commands directly to the system. This vulnerability presents a significant security risk, allowing attackers to potentially gain control over the device and its functions.

Affected Version(s)

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.9.90

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-37

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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