CVE-2016-5638

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wndr4500_firmware:1.0.1.40_1.0.6877:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:wndr4500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2018-07-24 15:29

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:44


NVD link : CVE-2016-5638

Mitre link : CVE-2016-5638

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-5638


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Products Affected

netgear

  • wndr4500_firmware
  • wndr4500
CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

CWE-319

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information