CVE-2021-44261

Name: CVE-2021-44261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T13:15:07.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 20.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability is in the 'BRS_top.html' page of the Netgear W104, version WAC104-V1.0.4.13, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes firmware version information for the device.. EPSS estimates a 20.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability is in the 'BRS_top.html' page of the Netgear W104, version WAC104-V1.0.4.13, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes firmware version information for the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

20.83%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wac104 Firmware	<= 1.0.4.13
Netgear	R7450 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	R6900 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	R7800 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	R6220 Firmware	<= 1.1.0.34_1.0.1

References

https://github.com/zer0yu/CVE_Request/blob/master/netgear/Netgear_W104_unauthorized_access_vulnerability_first.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/zer0yu/CVE_Request/blob/master/netgear/Netgear_W104_unauthorized_access_vulnerability_first.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44261?

How severe is CVE-2021-44261?

CVE-2021-44261 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44261?

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