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hc1ng
Aug 25, 2024Aspirant
Passwords included as plaintext in syslog messages
Looking through my Splunk logs I notice that my WAX610 has started including the plaintext login password in syslog messages (below) This is software version 10.8.8.6. Looking through Splunk ...
hc1ng
Sep 03, 2024Aspirant
Any update yet? Since this is not only a bug but a security issue ...
ErwinL
Sep 03, 2024NETGEAR Moderator
Hello hc1ng
If this has been raised to engineering team it's possible that it will be added to the next publish of firmware since this is a global issue. But publishing a new firmware normally takes time due to collating of bug fixes and will go through some sort of quality control before posting. I do not think also they will just give you a patch for your issue because again this is a global security issue.
Have a lovely day,
Erwin
Netgear Team
- hc1ngSep 03, 2024Aspirant
Hi
If this has been raised to the engineering team?
You mean you can't confirm that it has?
Well, since it's a global security issue it's reassuring to know that it's not just me but everyone that has to make do with an insecure access point while we wait for a fix.
I was under the impression these are business products where you'd think there was more focus on security. For the same money I can stock up on Ubiquiti access points. So guess where I'm off to now ...
- ErwinLSep 06, 2024NETGEAR Moderator
Hello hc1ng
I suggest try contacting our support team really quick and verify this issue. And check if engineering is able to provide a temporary fix for your issue.
Have a lovely day,
Erwin
Netgear Team - ErwinLJan 17, 2025NETGEAR Moderator
Hello hc1ng
We have not received a response from you, and it appears that you may have moved to a different vendor. Please know that we value every experience as an opportunity to improve our services and better support our customers.
Thanks in advance!
Have lovely day,
Erwin
Netgear Team
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