CRITICAL

CVE-2016-5649

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

74.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability is in the 'BSW_cxttongr.htm' page of the Netgear DGN2200, version DGN2200-V1.0.0.50_7.0.50, and DGND3700, version DGND3700-V1.0.0.17_1.0.17, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes the admin password in clear text before it gets redirected to absw_vfysucc.cgia. An attacker can use this password to gain administrator access to the targeted router's web interface.

Technical details

Published
7/24/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5649?

A vulnerability is in the 'BSW_cxttongr.htm' page of the Netgear DGN2200, version DGN2200-V1.0.0.50_7.0.50, and DGND3700, version DGND3700-V1.0.0.17_1.0.17, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes the admin password in clear text before it gets redirected to absw_vfysucc.cgia. An attacker can use this password to gain administrator access to the targeted router's web interface.

Is CVE-2016-5649 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2016-5649 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 74.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-5649?

CVE-2016-5649 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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