Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2018-21138

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

Summary

Certain NETGEAR routers, specifically the D3600 and D6000 models, are affected by a security misconfiguration that could expose them to potential unauthorized access. This vulnerability stems from incorrect settings within the security configurations of these devices, making them susceptible to exploitation if not properly secured. Users should ensure that their router firmware is updated to version 1.0.0.76 or later to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

References

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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