Netgear XR500 prior 2.3.2.32 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Netgear XR500. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-21118. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Netgear XR500 (Wireless LAN Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NETGEAR XR500 devices before 2.3.2.32 are affected by authentication bypass.

The weakness was presented 04/22/2020 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.netgear.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-21118 since 04/20/2020. The attack can only be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.2.32 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-154182, VDB-154181 and VDB-154180 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XR500 2.3.2.32

Timelineinfo

04/20/2020 🔍
04/22/2020 +2 days 🔍
04/23/2020 +1 days 🔍
06/01/2024 +1500 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: kb.netgear.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-21118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-21118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154183
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2020 09:36
Updated: 06/01/2024 13:53
Changes: 04/23/2020 09:36 (38), 04/23/2020 09:41 (12), 10/11/2020 09:01 (1), 10/11/2020 09:05 (1), 06/01/2024 13:53 (33)
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