CVE-2022-47209

Public Exploit

Description

A support user exists on the device and appears to be a backdoor for Technical Support staff. The default password for this account is “support” and cannot be changed by a user via any normally accessible means.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-37 patch third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-47209?
CVE-2022-47209 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-47209?
To fix CVE-2022-47209, 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-2022-47209 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-47209 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-47209?
CVE-2022-47209 affects n/a NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router.
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