CVE-2021-34870 Missing authorization in XR1000
Network-adjacent attackers can access privileged SOAP requests without authentication to disclose stored credentials on NETGEAR XR1000 routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-34870?
CVE-2021-34870 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in NETGEAR XR1000, published on 25 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR XR1000 1.0.0.52_1.0.38 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of SOAP messages. The issue results from a lack of authentication required for a privileged request. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-13325.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-34870?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Xr1000.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34870?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-34870 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-34870 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-34870 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6cj-7c5m-52v5.