CVE-2024-30571
Published: 03 April 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-30571 is a high-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Netgear R6850 Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Network Device Configuration Dump (T1602.002); ranked in the top 4.1% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
An information disclosure vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-30571 affects the BRS_top.html component in Netgear R6850 firmware version 1.1.0.88. The flaw, classified under CWE-200, permits exposure of sensitive information to unauthenticated remote actors and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, and high confidentiality impact without any required privileges or user interaction.
Attackers with network access can directly request the affected component to retrieve confidential device data without authentication, enabling information leakage that could support further targeting of the router or connected networks.
Public references point to Netgear's security advisory page for vendor guidance alongside detailed technical write-ups on GitHub that describe the exposure; no specific patch version or mitigation steps are enumerated in the available references. The associated EPSS score remains steady at 0.22 with no material increase observed after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-28490
Vulnerability details
An information leak in the BRS_top.html component of Netgear R6850 v1.1.0.88 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information without any authentication required.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
The unauthenticated information leak in the BRS_top.html component of the Netgear R6850 router enables adversaries to perform network device configuration dumps to obtain sensitive configuration details.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.