Netgear WPN824v3 – Unauthorized Configuration Download
Title: ====== Netgear WPN824v3 Unauthorized Config Download Date: ===== 2013-06-03 Introduction: ============= The Netgear RangeMax Wireless Router (model WPN824v3) allows to download the config file without authorization. Status: ======== Published Affected Products: ================== Netgear WPN824v3 Vendor Homepage: ================ http://support.netgear.com/product/WPN824v3 Exploitation-Technique: ======================= Local and Remote Details: ======== I found a bug in the Netgear WPN824v3 wireless router, everyone is able to download the full config file without authorization. Unfortunately the config file is not htaccess protected. Tested with latest firmware V1.0.8_1.0.6. Proof of Concept: ================= The vulnerability can be exploited with your browser: http://[local-ip]/cgi-bin/NETGEAR_wpn824v3.cfg If remote management is enabled: http://[remote-ip]:8080/cgi-bin/NETGEAR_wpn824v3.cfg Workaround: ========= Disable the remote management feature! Author: ======== Jens Regel <jens@loxiran.de> |