Description
NetComm NF20MESH routers running firmware R6B031 and earlier contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access by exploiting a hardcoded AES-256 key used to encrypt session cookies for the web management interface. Attackers can forge a valid encrypted session cookie using the shared hardcoded key and bypass authentication checks to obtain full administrative control of the management interface while any legitimate administrator session is active.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd | NF20MESH | < R6B032 |
References
- https://signal11.io/advisories/netcomm-nf20-mesh-authentication-bypass
- https://support.netcommwireless.com/api/Media/Firmware/4407c21d-e990-49a4-9754-b72475f20c76?Product=NF20MESH%20Release%20Notes.pdf
- https://support.netcommwireless.com/products/nf20mesh#Firmware
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netcomm-nf20mesh-r6b032-hardcoded-aes-key-authentication-bypass
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 23, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 25, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred