CVE-2009-2257
CVE-2009-2257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Dg632 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Netgear Dg632
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The administrative web interface on the Netgear DG632 with firmware 3.4.0_ap allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request to (1) gateway/commands/saveconfig.html, and (2) stattbl.htm, (3) modemmenu.htm, (4) onload.htm, (5) form.css, (6) utility.js, and possibly (7) indextop.htm in html/.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2257?
- The administrative web interface on the Netgear DG632 with firmware 3.4.0_ap allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request to (1) gateway/commands/saveconfig.html, and (2) stattbl.htm, (3) modemmenu.htm, (4) onload.htm, (5) form.css, (6) utility.js, and possibly (7) indextop.htm in html/.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2257?
- CVE-2009-2257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2257?
- CVE-2009-2257 affects Netgear Dg632. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-2257 published?
- CVE-2009-2257 was published on 2009-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022404
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8963
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504312/100/0/threaded
- http://www.tomneaves.co.uk/Netgear_DG632_Authentication_Bypass.txt
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:netgear:dg632:3.4.0_ap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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