Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2018-21229

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R7500 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2020

What is CVE-2018-21229?

Certain NETGEAR routers and extenders are susceptible to vulnerabilities due to incorrect configuration of security settings, potentially exposing device networks to unauthorized access. Users are advised to promptly update their devices to mitigate risks associated with these configuration issues.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000055105/Security-Advisory-for-Se...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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