CVE-2021-34983 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-34983: NETGEAR Multiple Routers httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vendor Netgear
Product Multiple Routers
Weakness CWE-306 · Missing auth
Published May 7, 2024
Last update August 4, 2024

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Adjacent
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

NETGEAR Multiple Routers httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of multiple NETGEAR routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to system configuration information. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-13708.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 7, 2024 CVE published
August 4, 2024 Record updated