Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Netgear DGN2200 Router

CVE-2024-57046

Summary

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Netgear DGN2200 router allows unauthorized users to gain access to the device's settings. This flaw is triggered by appending '?x=1.gif' to the URL in a web request, bypassing normal authentication checks. As a result, malicious actors could exploit this vulnerability to manage the router's configurations, compromising network security. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest firmware to mitigate this risk.

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