CVE-2021-45499

Name: CVE-2021-45499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-26T01:15:12.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45499 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX80 before 1.0.3.106.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX80 before 1.0.3.106.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6900p Firmware	< 1.3.3.140
Netgear	R7000p Firmware	< 1.3.3.140
Netgear	R7900p Firmware	< 1.4.2.84
Netgear	R7960p Firmware	< 1.4.2.84
Netgear	R8000p Firmware	< 1.4.2.84
Netgear	Rax75 Firmware	< 1.0.3.106
Netgear	Rax80 Firmware	< 1.0.3.106

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064445/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0027Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064445/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0027Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45499?

How severe is CVE-2021-45499?

CVE-2021-45499 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45499?

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