Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Wireless Access Points
CVE-2018-21128

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Wac505 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21128?

NETGEAR Wireless Access Points WAC505 and WAC510 are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue, allowing unauthorized access to network resources. This flaw can be exploited to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the security of the devices and the networks they serve. Users are urged to apply the necessary firmware updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000060230/Security-Advisory-for-Au...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-21128 : Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Wireless Access Points