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 readycloud_control.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. Was ZDI-CAN-15762.
The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect, which may lead to resultant weaknesses.
| Link | Tags |
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| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-522/ | vdb entry third party advisory |
| https://kb.netgear.com/000064722/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-and-Fixed-Wireless-Products-PSV-2021-0325 | vendor advisory |