WR850G wireless router contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to log in with administrator access. The issue is triggered when the attacker repeatedly accesses the ver.asp file until a valid administrator logs in from a different IP, at which time the attacker gains administrator access to the device.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Wireless Vector
Attack Type:
Authentication Management
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 5.13 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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