Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and WiFi Systems
CVE-2021-45616

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Cbr750 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45616?

Certain NETGEAR routers and WiFi systems are vulnerable to command injection attacks by unauthenticated attackers. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to send specially crafted requests that can lead to unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising the security of the network and connected devices. Affected models include various versions of CBR750, LAX20, MK62, and others, highlighting the importance of updating to the latest firmware versions available to mitigate this risk. For further details, refer to the security advisory from NETGEAR.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064527/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.6
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.