CVE-2021-45679

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified

CVE-2021-45679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by privilege escalation. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, and RS400 before 1.5.1.80.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by privilege escalation. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, and RS400 before 1.5.1.80.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetgearR6900p Firmware< 1.3.3.140
NetgearR7000 Firmware< 1.0.11.126
NetgearR7000p Firmware< 1.3.3.140
NetgearRs400 Firmware< 1.5.1.80

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45679?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by privilege escalation. This affects R6900P before 1.3.3.140, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R7000P before 1.3.3.140, and RS400 before 1.5.1.80.
How severe is CVE-2021-45679?
CVE-2021-45679 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45679?
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