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CVE-2015-8289

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

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CVE-2015-8289 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The password-recovery feature on NETGEAR D3600 devices with firmware 1.0.0.49 and D6000 devices with firmware 1.0.0.49 and earlier allows remote attackers to discover the cleartext administrator password by reading the cgi-bin/passrec.asp HTML source code.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password-recovery feature on NETGEAR D3600 devices with firmware 1.0.0.49 and D6000 devices with firmware 1.0.0.49 and earlier allows remote attackers to discover the cleartext administrator password by reading the cgi-bin/passrec.asp HTML source code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearD3600 Firmware1.0.0.49
NetgearD6000 Firmware<= 1.0.0.49

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8289?
The password-recovery feature on NETGEAR D3600 devices with firmware 1.0.0.49 and D6000 devices with firmware 1.0.0.49 and earlier allows remote attackers to discover the cleartext administrator password by reading the cgi-bin/passrec.asp HTML source code.
How severe is CVE-2015-8289?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8289 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8289?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST