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CVE-2021-45540

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.63%

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CVE-2021-45540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7900 before 1.0.4.46, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000 before 1.0.4.74, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX200 before 1.0.3.106, MR60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX45 before 1.0.2.66, RAX80 before 1.0.3.106, MS60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX50 before 1.0.2.66, and RAX75 before 1.0.3.106.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7900 before 1.0.4.46, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000 before 1.0.4.74, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX200 before 1.0.3.106, MR60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX45 before 1.0.2.66, RAX80 before 1.0.3.106, MS60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX50 before 1.0.2.66, and RAX75 before 1.0.3.106.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearR7900p Firmware< 1.4.2.84
NetgearR7960p Firmware< 1.4.2.84
NetgearR8000 Firmware< 1.0.4.74
NetgearR8000p Firmware< 1.4.2.84
NetgearMr60 Firmware< 1.0.6.110
NetgearRax45 Firmware< 1.0.2.66
NetgearRax80 Firmware< 1.0.3.106
NetgearRax50 Firmware< 1.0.2.66
NetgearRax75 Firmware< 1.0.3.106
NetgearMs60 Firmware< 1.0.6.110
NetgearR7000 Firmware< 1.0.11.126
NetgearR7900 Firmware< 1.0.4.46
NetgearRax200 Firmware< 1.0.3.106

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45540?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7900 before 1.0.4.46, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000 before 1.0.4.74, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX200 before 1.0.3.106, MR60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX45 before 1.0.2.66, RAX80 before 1.0.3.106, MS60 before 1.0.6.110, RAX50 before 1.0.2.66, and RAX75 before 1.0.3.106.
How severe is CVE-2021-45540?
CVE-2021-45540 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45540?
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