CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-36789

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Jun 07, 2024 | Modified: Aug 15, 2024
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

An issue in Netgear WNR614 JNR1010V2/N300-V1.1.0.54_1.0.1 allows attackers to create passwords that do not conform to defined security standards.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

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