CVE-2022-41545
Netgear C7800 Basic Authentication Eavesdropping Vulnerability
Description
The administrative web interface of a Netgear C7800 Router running firmware version 6.01.07 (and possibly others) authenticates users via basic authentication, with an HTTP header containing a base64 value of the plaintext username and password. Because the web server also does not utilize transport security by default, this renders the administrative credentials vulnerable to eavesdropping by an adversary during every authenticated request made by a client to the router over a WLAN, or a LAN, should the adversary be able to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 19, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-41545
vulnerability.
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2022-41545: Netgear C7800 Router Flaw Exposes User Credentials, No Patch!
A concerning vulnerability has been discovered in the Netgear C7800 router, potentially leaving user credentials exposed to attackers. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-41545, stems from the r ... Read more
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CVE-2022-41545 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-287 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The administrative web interface of a Netgear C7800 Router running firmware version 6.01.07 (and possibly others) authenticates users via basic authentication, with an HTTP header containing a base64 value of the plaintext username and password. Because the web server also does not utilize transport security by default, this renders the administrative credentials vulnerable to eavesdropping by an adversary during every authenticated request made by a client to the router over a WLAN, or a LAN, should the adversary be able to perform a man-in-the-middle attack. Added Reference https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/12 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/about/security/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/networking/cablemodems/C7800.pdf -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/12
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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