CVE-2021-27254 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-27254 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 05/03/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: zdi | Vendor: NETGEAR | Product: R7800
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-27254 Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R7800. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the apply_save.cgi endpoint. This issue results from the use of hard-coded encryption key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-12287.

Metrics

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

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-259
CWE Name: CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password
Source: NETGEAR

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).