CVE-2021-45555
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45555 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 R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, and R8000P before 1.4.2.84.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, and R8000P before 1.4.2.84.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R7900p Firmware | < 1.4.2.84 |
| Netgear | R7960p Firmware | < 1.4.2.84 |
| Netgear | R8000p Firmware | < 1.4.2.84 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45555?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, and R8000P before 1.4.2.84.
How severe is CVE-2021-45555?
CVE-2021-45555 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45555?
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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