CVE-2020-27872 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting NETGEAR R7450 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers, specifically within the mini_httpd service. This flaw, stemming from improper state tracking in the password recovery process, allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication without requiring user interaction. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk, potentially leading to full compromise and root-level code execution when chained with other vulnerabilities. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat landscape despite its high severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.2.0.76CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ac2100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.2.0.76CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ac2400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.2.0.76CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ac2600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.2.0.76CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.2.0.76CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.