CVE-2016-10175 The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password,...
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 65.5%
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password, when used in combination with the CVE-2016-10176 vulnerability that allows resetting the answers to the password-recovery questions.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| netgear wnr2000v5 firmware | <= 1.0.0.34 | No fix listed |
References
- kb.netgear.com patch vendor-advisory
- seclists.org exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- 95867 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- raw.githubusercontent.com exploit technical-description third-party-advisory
- 40949 exploit