CVE-2021-38529
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.66%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38529 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, and R9000 before 1.0.4.26.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, and R9000 before 1.0.4.26.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | D7800 Firmware | < 1.0.1.56 |
| Netgear | R7800 Firmware | < 1.0.2.68 |
| Netgear | R8900 Firmware | < 1.0.4.26 |
| Netgear | R9000 Firmware | < 1.0.4.26 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38529?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, and R9000 before 1.0.4.26.
How severe is CVE-2021-38529?
CVE-2021-38529 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38529?
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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