VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-5638

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability2.69%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2018-07-24
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
  • CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Primary references