Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2021-38529

8.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D7800 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-38529?

Certain NETGEAR routers and gateways are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This impacts specific versions of D7800, R7800, R8900, and R9000 models, enabling potential unauthorized access and control over affected devices. It is crucial for users to update their firmware to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000063765/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.3
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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