CVE-2017-18857

The NETGEAR Insight application before 2.42 for Android and iOS is affected by password mismanagement

published April 28, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Password mismanagement in the NETGEAR Insight app is like leaving your front door wide open, inviting anyone to stroll in! 🚪 Think of your password like a key to your house. If you leave it lying around or share it with the wrong people, you're practically inviting unwanted guests in for a party! An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to your sensitive information or devices, leading to a cascade of security issues. While no known exploits have been reported yet, the potential for future abuse makes this vulnerability a ticking time bomb!

Put simply

Think of your password like a key to your house. If you leave it lying around or share it with the wrong people, you're practically inviting unwanted guests in for a party! This vulnerability arises from insufficient management of user passwords in the NETGEAR Insight application for Android and iOS, which could lead to unauthorized access if a password is mishandled or exposed.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to your sensitive information or devices, leading to a cascade of security issues. While no known exploits have been reported yet, the potential for future abuse makes this vulnerability a ticking time bomb! To secure your devices, ensure that you update the NETGEAR Insight app to version 2.42 or later as soon as possible. Additionally, review your password policies and encourage users to create strong, unique passwords. 💪 You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your security and keep those intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01472 · 73.4th percentile
Published
2020-04-28T16:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 16:41Z
    The NETGEAR Insight application before 2.42 for Android and iOS is affected by password mismanagement
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