CVE-2018-21118: High severity netgear xr500 vulnerability
Published Apr 22, 2020
·Updated
NETGEAR XR500 devices before 2.3.2.32 are affected by authentication bypass.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Netgear Xr500 Firmware<2.3.2.32
Netgear XR500
Event History
Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21118?
CVE-2018-21118 has a medium severity level due to the impact of authentication bypass on NETGEAR XR500 devices.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-21118?
To fix CVE-2018-21118, upgrade to NETGEAR XR500 firmware version 2.3.2.32 or later.
3
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21118?
CVE-2018-21118 affects NETGEAR XR500 devices running firmware versions prior to 2.3.2.32.
4
What exploits are possible with CVE-2018-21118?
CVE-2018-21118 allows unauthorized access to the NETGEAR XR500 device due to an authentication bypass vulnerability.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-21118?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2018-21118 apart from upgrading the firmware to a secure version.