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CVE-2021-20169

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2021-20169 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not utilize secure communications to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not utilize secure communications to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.17%

7.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearRax43 Firmware1.0.3.96

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20169?
Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not utilize secure communications to the web interface. By default, all communication to/from the device is sent via HTTP, which causes potentially sensitive information (such as usernames and passwords) to be transmitted in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2021-20169?
CVE-2021-20169 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20169?
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