CVE-2019-17137

Critical

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR AC1200 R6220 Firmware version 1.1.0.86 Smart WiFi Router. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of path strings. By inserting a null byte into the path, the user can skip most authentication checks. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-8616.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.4
Exploit probability—
ProductNetgear Ac1200 R6220 Firmware
PublishedFeb 10, 2020
First seenFeb 10, 2020
Weakness typeCWE-626CWE-626

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
netgear ac1200_r6220_firmware1.1.0.86—

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