CVE-2022-46692 is a vulnerability affecting the Netgear Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 router with firmware versions prior to 1.0.4.132. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as the root user by sending specially crafted requests to the router's built-in web server. This could potentially result in complete compromise of the affected device, allowing an attacker to access sensitive information or launch further attacks on the network.
The vulnerability was first reported on March 17th, 2022 and assigned CVE-2022-46692 on May 19th, 2022. Netgear released firmware version 1.0.4.132 to address the vulnerability on June 7th, 2022. It is recommended that all users of affected devices apply the firmware update to protect against potential attacks.
This vulnerability highlights the importance of timely software updates and ongoing security monitoring for network devices. Failure to keep firmware up-to-date can leave devices vulnerable to known exploits, putting sensitive information at risk. Network administrators should prioritize regular firmware updates and conduct ongoing vulnerability assessments to ensure the security of their network infrastructure.