CVE-2021-45077

Name: CVE-2021-45077
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-30T22:15:10.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45077 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 stores sensitive information in plaintext. All usernames and passwords for the device's associated services are stored in plaintext on the device. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 stores sensitive information in plaintext. All usernames and passwords for the device's associated services are stored in plaintext on the device. For example, the admin password is stored in plaintext in the primary configuration file on the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6700 Firmware	1.0.4.120

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45077?

How severe is CVE-2021-45077?

CVE-2021-45077 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45077?

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