high
8.8
CWE
306 697
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2022-27645: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR R6700v3 readycloud_control.cgi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within readycloud_control.cgi. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R6700v3 firmware
NETGEAR LAX20 firmware<1.1.6.34
NETGEAR LAX20
NETGEAR R6400 firmware<1.0.4.126
NETGEAR R6400 firmware=v2
NETGEAR R6700 firmware<1.0.4.126
NETGEAR R6700v1 firmware=v3
Netgear Nighthawk R7000 Firmware<1.0.11.134
NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000
NETGEAR R7850<1.0.5.84
NETGEAR R7850 firmware
NETGEAR R7900P firmware<1.4.3.88
NETGEAR R7900P firmware
NETGEAR R7960P firmware<1.4.3.88
NETGEAR R7960P firmware
NETGEAR R8000 firmware<1.0.4.84
NETGEAR R8000 firmware
NETGEAR R8000P<1.4.3.88
NETGEAR R8000P firmware
NETGEAR R8500<1.0.2.158
NETGEAR R8500
NETGEAR RAX15 firmware<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX15 firmware
NETGEAR RAX20 firmware<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX20 firmware
NETGEAR RAX200 firmware<1.0.6.138
NETGEAR RAX200 firmware
NETGEAR RAX35 firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX35=v2
NETGEAR RAX38v2 Firmware<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX38v2 Firmware=v2
NETGEAR RAX40 firmware<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX40 firmware=v2
NETGEAR RAX42<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX42 Firmware
Netgear RAX43<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX43
NETGEAR RAX45 firmware<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX45 firmware
NETGEAR RAX48<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX48 Firmware
NETGEAR RAX50<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX50
NETGEAR RAX50<1.0.10.110
NETGEAR RAX50
NETGEAR RAX75 firmware<1.0.6.138
NETGEAR RAX75 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-27645.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR R6700v3 readycloud_control.cgi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.

  • How does this vulnerability affect NETGEAR R6700v3 routers?

    This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27645?

    The severity of CVE-2022-27645 is high with a score of 8.8.

  • Are there any references for this vulnerability?

    Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability in the references provided: [Link 1](https://kb.netgear.com/000064722/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-and-Fixed-Wireless-Products-PSV-2021-0325), [Link 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-522/).

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