Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2021-38539

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D8500 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-38539?

NETGEAR routers and gateways are susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow unauthorized users to obtain elevated privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple NETGEAR device models, which may allow potential attackers to gain access to restricted functionalities. Users are advised to update to the latest firmware versions to mitigate this security risk and protect their network infrastructure.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000063760/Security-Advisory-for-Ve...
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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