Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR R7800 Firmware

CVE-2021-27255

What is CVE-2021-27255?

A vulnerability in the NETGEAR R7800 firmware allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication. The flaw is located in the refresh_status.aspx endpoint, where insufficient authentication mechanisms permit unauthorized service initiation on the server. This situation can lead to an attacker executing code with root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. This vulnerability raises serious security concerns for users of the affected firmware version.

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