CVE-2021-45732: High severity netgear r6700 firmware vulnerability
Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 makes use of a hardcoded credential. It does not appear that normal users are intended to be able to manipulate configuration backups due to the fact that they are encrypted/obfuscated. By extracting the configuration using readily available public tools, a user can reconfigure settings not intended to be manipulated, repackage the configuration, and restore a backup causing these settings to be changed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45732?
CVE-2021-45732 is a vulnerability in Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 that allows an attacker to access configuration backups using a hardcoded credential.
How severe is CVE-2021-45732?
CVE-2021-45732 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Is Netgear R6700 Firmware version 1.0.4.120 affected?
Yes, Netgear R6700 Firmware version 1.0.4.120 is affected by CVE-2021-45732.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-45732?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-45732 by extracting the configuration using publicly available tools and the hardcoded credential.
Is the NETGEAR R6700 router vulnerable to CVE-2021-45732?
No, the NETGEAR R6700 router itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-45732.