CVE-2021-45542

Name: CVE-2021-45542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-26T01:15:14.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.. 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 RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rax200 Firmware	< 1.0.4.120
Netgear	Rax75 Firmware	< 1.0.4.120
Netgear	Rax80 Firmware	< 1.0.4.120
Netgear	Rbk852 Firmware	< 3.2.17.12
Netgear	Rbr850 Firmware	< 3.2.17.12
Netgear	Rbs850 Firmware	< 3.2.17.12

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45542?

How severe is CVE-2021-45542?

CVE-2021-45542 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45542?

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