CVE-2020-25988 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the UPNP Service of Genexis Platinum 4410 Router V2.1 could lead to credential leakage.

Understanding CVE-2020-25988

This CVE involves a security issue in the UPNP Service of a specific router model.

What is CVE-2020-25988?

The UPNP Service in the Genexis Platinum 4410 Router V2.1 is vulnerable to leaking the admin credentials when the attacker is network adjacent.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25988

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the router's admin credentials, compromising network security.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25988

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The UPNP Service on port 5555 in the Genexis Platinum 4410 Router V2.1 has an 'X_GetAccess' action that exposes the admin credentials.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Genexis Platinum 4410 Router V2.1
Version: P4410-V2-1.34H

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who is network adjacent to the router, allowing them to retrieve the admin credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against and addressing the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable UPNP services on the router if not essential.
Change the default admin credentials to strong, unique passwords.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update router firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Check for firmware updates from the router manufacturer to address the vulnerability.