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

Published Mar 29, 2023
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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 readycloudcontrol.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.

Affected Software

47 affected components
Netgear R6700v3
Netgear Lax20 Firmware<1.1.6.34
Netgear LAX20
Netgear R6400 Firmware<1.0.4.126
Netgear R6400=v2
Netgear R6700 firmware<1.0.4.126
Netgear R6700=v3
Netgear R7000 Firmware<1.0.11.134
Netgear R7000
Netgear R7850 Firmware<1.0.5.84
Netgear R7850
Netgear R7900p Firmware<1.4.3.88
Netgear R7900P
Netgear R7960p Firmware<1.4.3.88
Netgear R7960P
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.84
Netgear R8000
Netgear R8000p Firmware<1.4.3.88
Netgear R8000P
Netgear R8500 Firmware<1.0.2.158
Netgear R8500
Netgear Rax15 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX15
Netgear Rax20 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX20
Netgear Rax200 Firmware<1.0.6.138
Netgear RAX200
Netgear Rax35 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX35=v2
Netgear Rax38 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX38=v2
Netgear Rax40 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX40=v2
Netgear Rax42 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX42
Netgear Rax43 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX43
Netgear Rax45 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX45
Netgear Rax48 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear Rax48
Netgear Rax50 Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear RAX50
Netgear Rax50s Firmware<1.0.10.110
Netgear Rax50s
Netgear Rax75 Firmware<1.0.6.138
Netgear RAX75

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 2, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:40 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-27645.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

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

3

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.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27645?

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

5

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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