CVE-2021-45554

Name: CVE-2021-45554
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-26T01:15:15.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45554 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 R6400 before 1.0.1.74, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.118, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.118, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, and R8000 before 1.0.4.74.. 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 R6400 before 1.0.1.74, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.118, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.118, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, and R8000 before 1.0.4.74.

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	R6400 Firmware	< 1.0.1.74
Netgear	R6400v2 Firmware	< 1.0.4.118
Netgear	R6700v3 Firmware	< 1.0.4.118
Netgear	R7000 Firmware	< 1.0.11.126
Netgear	R6900p Firmware	< 1.3.3.140
Netgear	R7000p Firmware	< 1.3.3.140
Netgear	R8000 Firmware	< 1.0.4.74

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064119/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0187Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064119/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0187Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45554?

How severe is CVE-2021-45554?

CVE-2021-45554 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-2021-45554?

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