CVE-2021-45498

Name: CVE-2021-45498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-26T01:15:12.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45498 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR R6700v2 devices before 1.2.0.88 are affected by authentication bypass.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR R6700v2 devices before 1.2.0.88 are affected by authentication bypass.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6700v2 Firmware	< 1.2.0.88

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064054/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-R6700v2-PSV-2018-0630Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064054/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-R6700v2-PSV-2018-0630Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45498?

NETGEAR R6700v2 devices before 1.2.0.88 are affected by authentication bypass.

How severe is CVE-2021-45498?

CVE-2021-45498 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45498?

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-2021-45498?

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Source: NVD / NIST