CVE-2022-27642

high

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15854.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-518/

https://kb.netgear.com/000064723/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0327

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2023-03-29

Updated: 2026-06-17

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 8.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.8

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

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00037