Summary: A critical vulnerability (CVE-2022-41545) has been found in the Netgear C7800 router, exposing user credentials due to a lack of transport encryption in its administrative web interface. Discovered by security researcher Ryan Delaney, this flaw allows attackers to intercept usernames and passwords transmitted in plaintext. Currently, no patch is available, prompting urgent security recommendations for affected users.
Affected: Netgear C7800 Router
Keypoints :
- Vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-41545 affects routers running firmware version 6.01.07.
- User credentials are transmitted in plaintext, making them vulnerable to interception.
- No patch is currently available; users should adopt security measures such as using wired connections and strong passwords.