CVE-2018-21116: High severity netgear xr500 vulnerability
Published Apr 22, 2020
·Updated
NETGEAR XR500 devices before 2.3.2.32 are affected by remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Netgear Xr500 Firmware<2.3.2.32
Netgear XR500
Event History
Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:47 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21116?
CVE-2018-21116 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-21116?
To fix CVE-2018-21116, update your NETGEAR XR500 firmware to version 2.3.2.32 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2018-21116?
Exploiting CVE-2018-21116 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected NETGEAR XR500 devices.
4
Which NETGEAR XR500 firmware versions are affected by CVE-2018-21116?
NETGEAR XR500 firmware versions prior to 2.3.2.32 are affected by CVE-2018-21116.
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Is my NETGEAR XR500 device vulnerable if I use firmware version 2.3.2.32 or later?
No, NETGEAR XR500 devices running firmware version 2.3.2.32 or later are not vulnerable to CVE-2018-21116.