CVE-2016-5638: Netgear WNDR4500 running firmware version V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877 reveals some sensitive information such as 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password) in clear text
Netgear · WNDR4500
Affected: Netgear WNDR4500 · Exploitation: possible (1 to 10%)
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DescriptionCVE.org
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.
Affected products1
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- Netgear · WNDR4500V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877
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