CVE-2021-20170
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CVE-2021-20170 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 makes use of hardcoded credentials. It does not appear that normal users are intended to be able to manipulate configuration backups due to the fact that they are encrypted. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 makes use of hardcoded credentials. It does not appear that normal users are intended to be able to manipulate configuration backups due to the fact that they are encrypted. This encryption is accomplished via a password-protected zip file with a hardcoded password (RAX50w!a4udk). By unzipping the configuration using this password, a user can reconfigure settings not intended to be manipulated, re-zip the configuration, and restore a backup causing these settings to be changed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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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