CVE-2021-41449

Name: CVE-2021-41449
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-09T14:15:12.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41449 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal attack in web interfaces of Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers before v1.0.4.102, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive restricted information, such as forbidden files of the web application, via sending a specially crafted HTTP packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal attack in web interfaces of Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers before v1.0.4.102, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive restricted information, such as forbidden files of the web application, via sending a specially crafted HTTP packet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rax35 Firmware	< 1.0.4.102
Netgear	Rax38 Firmware	< 1.0.4.102
Netgear	Rax40 Firmware	< 1.0.4.102

References

http://netgear.comVendor Advisory
http://rax40.comBroken Link
https://kb.netgear.com/000064405/Security-Advisory-for-Path-Traversal-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0268Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
http://netgear.comVendor Advisory
http://rax40.comBroken Link
https://kb.netgear.com/000064405/Security-Advisory-for-Path-Traversal-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0268Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41449?

How severe is CVE-2021-41449?

CVE-2021-41449 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41449?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-41449?

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Source: NVD / NIST