CVE-2020-10930: Medium severity netgear r6700 firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2020

Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.8410.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of URLs. The issue results from the lack of proper routing of URLs. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-9618.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Netgear R6700 firmware=1.0.4.84_10.0.58

Netgear R6700

Event History

Jul 28, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:10 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:10 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10930?

CVE-2020-10930 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10930?

To fix CVE-2020-10930, update your NETGEAR R6700 router to the latest firmware version.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-10930?

CVE-2020-10930 affects installations of NETGEAR R6700 routers running firmware version 1.0.4.84_10.0.58.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-10930?

CVE-2020-10930 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information without authentication.

What is the cause of CVE-2020-10930?

The cause of CVE-2020-10930 is a flaw in the handling of URLs within the firmware of the affected routers.