CVE-2018-21226
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.48, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.48, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.48, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.48, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.48.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.48, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.48, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.48, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.48, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.48.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Jnr1010 Firmware | < 1.1.0.48 |
| Netgear | Jwnr2010 Firmware | < 1.1.0.48 |
| Netgear | Wnr1000 Firmware | < 1.1.0.48 |
| Netgear | Wnr2020 Firmware | < 1.1.0.48 |
| Netgear | Wnr2050 Firmware | < 1.1.0.48 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21226?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.48, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.48, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.48, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.48, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.48.
How severe is CVE-2018-21226?
CVE-2018-21226 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21226?
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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