CVE-2021-34870

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR XR1000 1.0.0.52_1.0.38 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of SOAP messages. The issue results from a lack of authentication required for a privileged request. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-13325.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory netgear.com
Affected: NETGEAR XR1000
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1058/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://kb.netgear.com/000063967/Security-Advisory-for-a-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-the-XR1000-PSV-2021-0101 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34870?
CVE-2021-34870 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-34870?
To fix CVE-2021-34870, 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-2021-34870 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-34870 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-2021-34870?
CVE-2021-34870 affects NETGEAR XR1000.
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