CVE-2021-20170

High

Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 makes use of hardcoded credentials. It does not appear that normal users are intended to be able to manipulate configuration backups due to the fact that they are encrypted. This encryption is accomplished via a password-protected zip file with a hardcoded password (RAX50w!a4udk). By unzipping the configuration using this password, a user can reconfigure settings not intended to be manipulated, re-zip the configuration, and restore a backup causing these settings to be changed.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductNetgear Rax43 Firmware
PublishedDec 30, 2021
First seenDec 30, 2021

How to fix

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

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
netgear rax43_firmware1.0.3.96—

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CVE-2021-20170 · Netgear Rax43 Firmware · Dark Radar