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CVE-2022-27645

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.28%

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CVE-2022-27645 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within readycloud_control.cgi. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15762.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearLax20 Firmware< 1.1.6.34
NetgearR6400 Firmware< 1.0.4.126
NetgearR6700 Firmware< 1.0.4.126
NetgearR7000 Firmware< 1.0.11.134
NetgearR7850 Firmware< 1.0.5.84
NetgearR7900p Firmware< 1.4.3.88
NetgearR7960p Firmware< 1.4.3.88
NetgearR8000 Firmware< 1.0.4.84
NetgearR8000p Firmware< 1.4.3.88
NetgearR8500 Firmware< 1.0.2.158
NetgearRax15 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax20 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax200 Firmware< 1.0.6.138
NetgearRax35 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax38 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax40 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax42 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax43 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax45 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax48 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax50 Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax50s Firmware< 1.0.10.110
NetgearRax75 Firmware< 1.0.6.138

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27645?
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within readycloud_control.cgi. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15762.
How severe is CVE-2022-27645?
CVE-2022-27645 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27645?
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