VDB-189495 · CVE-2021-20175 · GCVE-0-2021-20175

Netgear Nighthawk R6700 1.0.4.120 SOAP Interface cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netgear Nighthawk R6700 1.0.4.120. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component SOAP Interface. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-20175. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Netgear Nighthawk R6700 1.0.4.120. This affects an unknown code block of the component SOAP Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was published 12/31/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at tenable.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-20175 since 12/17/2020. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/31/2021). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1040 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Netgear

Name

Nighthawk R6700

Version

1.0.4.120

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.netgear.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
12/31/2021 +379 days 🔍
12/31/2021 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2022 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: tenable.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-20175 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20175
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189495

Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2021 08:15
Updated: 01/05/2022 09:58
Changes: 12/31/2021 08:15 (37), 01/05/2022 09:55 (1), 01/05/2022 09:58 (1)
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