CVE-2021-20174 Information

Description

Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not utilize secure communication methods to the web interface. By default all communication to/from the device’s web interface is sent via HTTP which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Reference

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

7.5