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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-21127: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.0.17 and WAC510 before 5.0.0.17.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR WAC505<5.0.0.17
NETGEAR WAC505
NETGEAR WAC510 firmware<5.0.0.17
NETGEAR WAC510 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-21127?

    CVE-2018-21127 is a command injection vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2018-21127?

    CVE-2018-21127 affects NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices running firmware versions earlier than 5.0.0.17.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21127?

    CVE-2018-21127 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-21127?

    To remediate CVE-2018-21127, users should upgrade their NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices to firmware version 5.0.0.17 or later.

  • Can CVE-2018-21127 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-21127 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker, making it particularly dangerous.

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