# CVE-2012-6340: An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-02-06 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.

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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.7180
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118854/Netgear-WGR614-Credential-Information.html
- https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525042

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