CVE-2009-2258 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the Netgear DG632 router's administrative web interface (cgi-bin/webcm) with firmware 3.4.0_ap. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to list arbitrary directories by manipulating the 'nextpage' parameter with '..' sequences. With a CVSS score of 7.8, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete confidentiality impact, allowing unauthorized information disclosure. While no active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules are reported, an authentication bypass exploit for the Netgear DG632 exists on ExploitDB, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this specific CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.4.0_apCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:netgear:dg632_firmware:3.4.0_ap:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:netgear:dg632:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
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