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CVE-2022-41545

6.4 · MEDIUM

The administrative web interface of a Netgear C7800 Router running firmware version 6.01.07 (and possibly others) authenticates users via basic authentication, with an HTTP header containing a base…

Published Feb 18, 2025CWE-319EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2022-41545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The administrative web interface of a Netgear C7800 Router running firmware version 6.01.07 (and possibly others) authenticates users via basic authentication, with an HTTP header containing a base64 value of the plaintext username and password. Because the web server also does not utilize transport security by default, this renders the administrative credentials vulnerable to eavesdropping by an adversary during every authenticated request made by a client to the router over a WLAN, or a LAN, should the adversary be able to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/12Refwww.netgear.com/about/security/Refwww.netgear.com/images/datasheet/networking/cablemodems/C7800.pdfRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/12

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41545?

CVE-2022-41545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-41545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-41545?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-41545?

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