cve/2016/CVE-2016-5638.md

### [CVE-2016-5638](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5638)
![](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=Product&message=WNDR4500&color=blue)
![](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=Version&message=V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877V1.0.1.40_1.0.6877%20&color=brighgreen)
![](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=Vulnerability&message=CWE-319&color=brighgreen)

### 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.

### POC

#### Reference
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140342/Netgear-DGN2200-DGND3700-WNDR4500-Information-Disclosure.html

#### Github
- https://github.com/ARPSyndicate/cvemon