CVE-2025-5495 is a critical improper authentication vulnerability affecting Netgear WNR614 routers, specifically firmware version 1.1.0.28_1.0.1WW. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating the URL handler with "%00currentsetting.htm". With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability poses a severe risk, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. Although exploit code has been publicly disclosed and it was reportedly exploited as a 0-day since 2024, there is currently no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.0.28CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr614_firmware:1.1.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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