Netgear Routers pppoe.cgi RCE
Vulnerability Description
An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in Netgear routers (tested on the DGN2200B model) firmware versions 1.0.0.36 and prior via the pppoe.cgi endpoint. A remote attacker with valid credentials can execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to the pppoe_username parameter. This flaw allows full compromise of the device and may persist across reboots unless configuration is restored.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Michael Messner
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/netgear_dgn2200b_pppoe_exec.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24513
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24974
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170422033239/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-015
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgear-legacy-routers-rce
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