VYPR
High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 24, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5638

CVE-2016-5638

Description

There are few web pages associated with the genie app on the Netgear WNDR4500 running firmware version V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877. Genie app adds some capabilities over the Web GUI and can be accessed even when you are away from home. A remote attacker can access genie_ping.htm or genie_ping2.htm or genie_ping3.htm page without authentication. Once accessed, the page will be redirected to the aCongratulations2.htma page, which reveals some sensitive information such as 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password) in clear text.

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Affected products

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  • Netgear/genie appllm-create
    Range: V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877
  • Netgear/WNDR4500llm-fuzzy2 versions
    V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877+ 1 more
    • (no CPE)range: V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877
    • (no CPE)range: V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877

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