Critical severity · published May 20, 2025
CVE-2025-4978
A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Netgear DGND3700 1.1.00.15_1.00.15NA
9.8
CVSS
21.6%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Netgear DGND3700 1.1.00.15_1.00.15NA. This affects an unknown part of the file /BRS_top.html of the component Basic Authentication. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other products might be affected as well. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)21.6% · higher than 98% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DF
Dgnd3700 Firmware · Netgear
1.1.00.15_1.00.15na · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4978
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-4978
Exploit
https://github.com/at0de/my_vulns/blob/main/Netgear/DGND3700v2/backdoor.md
Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309639
Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.309639
Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?submit.564712
Product
https://www.netgear.com/
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