CVE-2016-5649

Name: CVE-2016-5649
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-24T15:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5649 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability is in the 'BSW_cxttongr.htm' page of the Netgear DGN2200, version DGN2200-V1.0.0.50_7.0.50, and DGND3700, version DGND3700-V1.0.0.17_1.0.17, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes the admin password in clear text before it gets redirected to absw_vfysucc.cgia. EPSS estimates a 27.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability is in the 'BSW_cxttongr.htm' page of the Netgear DGN2200, version DGN2200-V1.0.0.50_7.0.50, and DGND3700, version DGND3700-V1.0.0.17_1.0.17, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes the admin password in clear text before it gets redirected to absw_vfysucc.cgia. An attacker can use this password to gain administrator access to the targeted router's web interface.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.21%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Dgn2200 Firmware	1.0.0.50_7.0.50
Netgear	Dgnd3700 Firmware	1.0.0.17_1.0.17

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152675/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-Admin-Password-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152675/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-Admin-Password-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5649?

How severe is CVE-2016-5649?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5649 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5649?

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Source: NVD / NIST