Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR Routers and WiFi Systems
CVE-2021-45642

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D7800 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45642?

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a security misconfiguration that can expose them to unauthorized access or data breaches. This issue is present in several router and extender models, where improper security settings allow potential attackers to exploit the affected devices. Users are recommended to upgrade their devices to the latest firmware versions available to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. For more details, please refer to the NETGEAR Security Advisory.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064491/Security-Advisory-for-Se...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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