There are few web pages associated with the genie app on the Netgear WNDR4500 running firmware version V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877. Genie app adds some capabilities over the Web GUI and can be accessed even when you are away from home. A remote attacker can access genie_ping.htm or genie_ping2.htm or genie_ping3.htm page without authentication. Once accessed, the page will be redirected to the aCongratulations2.htma page, which reveals some sensitive information such as 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password) in clear text.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-6582 | There are few web pages associated with the genie app on the Netgear WNDR4500 running firmware version V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877. Genie app adds some capabilities over the Web GUI and can be accessed even when you are away from home. A remote attacker can access genie_ping.htm or genie_ping2.htm or genie_ping3.htm page without authentication. Once accessed, the page will be redirected to the aCongratulations2.htma page, which reveals some sensitive information such as 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password) in clear text. |
Fixes
Solution
Netgear has released firmware version 1.0.0.52 for DGN2200 & 1.0.0.28 for DGND3700 to address this issue.
Workaround
No workaround given by the vendor.
References
History
No history.
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: certcc
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T01:07:59.943Z
Reserved: 2016-06-16T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-5638
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-07-24T15:29:00.233
Modified: 2024-11-21T02:54:44.823
Link: CVE-2016-5638
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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EUVD