Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2018-21162

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D6400 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21162?

Certain models of NETGEAR routers and extenders exhibit a command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. This flaw allows unauthorized command execution on the affected devices. Users should ensure their products are updated to the latest firmware versions as specified to mitigate these potential risks. For further details, consult the NETGEAR security advisory.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000059147/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...
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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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