CVE-2021-23147
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CVE-2021-23147 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not have sufficient protections for the UART console. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection and execute commands as the root user without authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not have sufficient protections for the UART console. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection and execute commands as the root user without authentication.
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 | R6700 Firmware | 1.0.4.120 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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