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CVE-2016-5649
CRITICAL
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.
Published: Jul 24, 2018
Modified: Jun 17, 2026
CWE-319
CWE-200
CVSS Metrics
CVSSv3
Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products (2)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| netgear | dgn2200_firmware | 1.0.0.50_7.0.50 |
| netgear | dgnd3700_firmware | 1.0.0.17_1.0.17 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-xgqp-24fp-7v85
A vulnerability is in the 'BSW_cxttongr.htm' page of the Netgear DGN2200, version DGN2200-V1.0.0...
References (4)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152675/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-Admin-Password-Disclosure.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.html Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152675/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-Admin-Password-Disclosure.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.html Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
9.8 / 10
EPSS Score
27.22%
Top 2% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
47.4 / 100
Data Sources
NVD
EPSS
GitHub