Administrative Credential Disclosure in Certain NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2021-45493

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Rax35 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45493?

Certain NETGEAR router models are vulnerable to unauthorized disclosure of administrative credentials. This could allow attackers to gain significant control and oversight over the router's settings and configuration, posing a serious risk to network security. Affected models include RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 versions prior to 1.0.4.102. Users are urged to ensure their devices are updated to secure versions to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064453/Security-Advisory-for-Ad...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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