CVE-2022-27644
HIGH8.8CVSS v3
—CVSS v2
0.14%
EPSS (exploit probability)
CWE-295CWE
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15797.
CVSS v3 vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected routers (1)
| Vendor | Model | Matched via | Affected versions | Fixed in | Patch? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 | — |
— | — | No |