CVE-2021-20169
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CVE-2021-20169 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not utilize secure communications to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not utilize secure communications to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Rax43 Firmware | 1.0.3.96 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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