CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-27947: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Mar 26 2022(Updated: )

NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 devices allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands (such as telnetd) via shell metacharacters in the ipv6_fix.cgi ipv6_wan_ipaddr, ipv6_lan_ipaddr, ipv6_wan_length, or ipv6_lan_length parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear R8500 Firmware=1.0.2.158
NETGEAR R8500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-27947?

    CVE-2022-27947 is a vulnerability in NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 devices that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2022-27947?

    Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2022-27947 by using shell metacharacters in the ipv6_fix.cgi parameters.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27947?

    CVE-2022-27947 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

  • Is NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 firmware affected by CVE-2022-27947?

    Yes, NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 firmware is affected by CVE-2022-27947.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2022-27947?

    Yes, updating the firmware of NETGEAR R8500 devices to a non-vulnerable version will fix CVE-2022-27947.

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