CVE-2021-20169 (GCVE-0-2021-20169)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-12-30 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-03 17:30
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Summary
Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not utilize secure communications to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.
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CWE
  • Improper Access Controls
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Vendor Product Version
n/a Netgear RAX43 Affected: 1.0.3.96
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