CVE-2018-21161

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified

CVE-2018-21161 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.06%

60.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearD7800 Firmware< 1.0.1.34
NetgearR7800 Firmware< 1.0.2.46
NetgearR9000 Firmware< 1.0.3.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-21161?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.
How severe is CVE-2018-21161?
CVE-2018-21161 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21161?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST