Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2021-45555

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R7900p Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45555?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability, which can be exploited by authenticated users. Attackers with access can execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized control and compromise of the system. This vulnerability impacts specific firmware versions of NETGEAR's R7900P, R7960P, and R8000P models, requiring immediate attention and updates to secure these devices.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064497/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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