CVE-2024-6646
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Netgear WN604 wireless access points allows remote attackers to access sensitive configuration files through the /downloadFile.php web interface. Attackers can exploit this to obtain device configuration information without authentication. All Netgear WN604 devices with the vulnerable web interface are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Netgear WN604 Wireless Access Point
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers obtain full device configuration including network settings, credentials, and security parameters, potentially enabling further attacks on the network.
Likely Case
Attackers access configuration files containing network settings and device information, facilitating reconnaissance for follow-up attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact is limited to information disclosure without direct access to critical systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. Attack requires only web access to the device interface.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor was contacted but did not respond. Consider workarounds or device replacement.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Web Interface
allDisable the web management interface if not required for operation
Access device CLI via SSH/Telnet
Disable web interface in configuration
Network Access Control
linuxRestrict access to device management interface using firewall rules
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -s trusted_network -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment affected devices on isolated network VLAN
- Implement strict firewall rules to block external access to device management interface
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to access http://device-ip/downloadFile.php?file=config and check if configuration file is returnedCheck Version:
Check device web interface or CLI for firmware version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify web interface is disabled or inaccessible from untrusted networks📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests to /downloadFile.php with file=config parameter
- Unusual access to configuration files
Network Indicators:
- External IP addresses accessing device management interface
- Traffic to downloadFile.php endpoint
SIEM Query:
source_ip=* AND url_path="/downloadFile.php" AND query_string="*file=config*"