CVE-2021-20170

Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 makes use of hardcoded credentials. It does not appear that normal users are intended to be able to manipulate configuration backups due to the fact that they are encrypted. This encryption is accomplished via a password-protected zip file with a hardcoded password (RAX50w!a4udk). By unzipping the configuration using this password, a user can reconfigure settings not intended to be manipulated, re-zip the configuration, and restore a backup causing these settings to be changed.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Netgear RAX43
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20170?
CVE-2021-20170 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20170?
To fix CVE-2021-20170, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20170 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20170 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20170?
CVE-2021-20170 affects n/a Netgear RAX43.
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