Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5649
Potential exploit
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.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-5649
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:dgn2200_firmware:1.0.0.50_7.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:dgnd3700_firmware:1.0.0.17_1.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5649
67.87%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5649
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5649
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.Assigned by: cret@cert.org (Secondary)
References for CVE-2016-5649
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.html
Netgear DGN2200 / DGND3700 / WNDR4500 Information Disclosure ≈ Packet StormThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152675/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-Admin-Password-Disclosure.html
Netgear DGN2200 / DGND3700 Admin Password Disclosure ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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