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CVE-2018-21119: Command Injection

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.5.4 and WAC510 before 5.0.5.4.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR WAC505<5.0.5.4
NETGEAR WAC505
NETGEAR WAC510 firmware<5.0.5.4
NETGEAR WAC510 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21119?

    CVE-2018-21119 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection by authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21119?

    To fix CVE-2018-21119, update the firmware on NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices to version 5.0.5.4 or later.

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21119?

    CVE-2018-21119 affects NETGEAR WAC505 before firmware version 5.0.5.4 and NETGEAR WAC510 before firmware version 5.0.5.4.

  • Can CVE-2018-21119 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-21119 requires an authenticated user, so exploitation is not possible without user access to the affected NETGEAR devices.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21119?

    CVE-2018-21119 is a command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

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