Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Wireless Access Points
CVE-2018-21132

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Wac505 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21132?

NETGEAR wireless access points, specifically the WAC505 and WAC510 models, are susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthorized access to the devices, potentially leading to unauthorized network control and data exposure. Mitigation involves updating to the latest firmware version to safeguard against this risk.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000060228/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-2018-21132 : Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Wireless Access Points