CVE-2020-27866 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-27866 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 11/02/2021 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: zdi | Vendor: NETGEAR | Product: Multiple Routers
Status : PUBLISHED

CVE-2020-27866 Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-288
CWE Name: CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Source: NETGEAR

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).