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.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.html
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0067
EPSS Percentile
71.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-319
CWE-200
Status
published
Products (1)
netgear/wndr4500_firmware
1.0.1.40_1.0.6877
Published
Jul 24, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026