Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2021-38519

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6250 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-38519?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to command injection attacks that can be manipulated by an authenticated user, leading to unauthorized command execution. This vulnerability impersonates typical user actions and allows attackers to potentially exploit device functionalities. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest firmware versions to mitigate security risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000063762/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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