July 12, 2024 at 11:57AM
Netgear issues urgent firmware update for multiple WiFi 6 router models to address stored XSS and authentication bypass vulnerabilities. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, information theft, and unauthorized access, posing significant security risks. Users are strongly advised to immediately update their router firmware through Netgear Support to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. Netgear has issued a security advisory urging customers to update their devices to the latest available firmware to address critical vulnerabilities in several WiFi 6 router models.
2. The vulnerabilities include a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the XR1000 Nighthawk gaming router and an authentication bypass bug in the CAX30 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream cable modem routers.
3. Exploiting these weaknesses could enable threat actors to hijack user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, display fake login forms, steal restricted information, and perform actions with compromised user permissions.
4. Netgear strongly recommends updating the firmware as soon as possible to mitigate the risks associated with these vulnerabilities.
5. Instructions for updating the router’s firmware can be found on the NETGEAR Support website.
6. Netgear emphasized that it is not responsible for any consequences that could have been avoided by following the recommendations in the notification.
Additionally, it is important to note that security researchers disclosed vulnerabilities impacting the Netgear WNR614 N300 router. However, since this model has reached end-of-life and is no longer supported, Netgear advised users to replace the router or apply mitigation measures to block potential attacks.
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