What is the severity of CVE-2018-21128?

CVE-2018-21128 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authentication bypass.

How do I fix CVE-2018-21128?

To mitigate CVE-2018-21128, update the firmware of NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices to version 5.0.0.17 or later.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21128?

NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices running firmware versions prior to 5.0.0.17 are affected by CVE-2018-21128.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21128?

CVE-2018-21128 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to affected devices.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-21128?

No specific workaround exists for CVE-2018-21128 other than applying the recommended firmware update.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-21128

high

8.8

CWE

287

22/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-21128

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.0.17 and WAC510 before 5.0.0.17.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NETGEAR WAC505	<5.0.0.17
NETGEAR WAC505
NETGEAR WAC510 firmware	<5.0.0.17
NETGEAR WAC510 firmware

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000060230/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Wireless-Access-Points-PSV-2018-0264

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21128?
CVE-2018-21128 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21128?
To mitigate CVE-2018-21128, update the firmware of NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices to version 5.0.0.17 or later.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21128?
NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices running firmware versions prior to 5.0.0.17 are affected by CVE-2018-21128.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21128?
CVE-2018-21128 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to affected devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-21128?
No specific workaround exists for CVE-2018-21128 other than applying the recommended firmware update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21128?
CVE-2018-21128 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21128?
To mitigate CVE-2018-21128, update the firmware of NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices to version 5.0.0.17 or later.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21128?
NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices running firmware versions prior to 5.0.0.17 are affected by CVE-2018-21128.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21128?
CVE-2018-21128 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to affected devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-21128?
No specific workaround exists for CVE-2018-21128 other than applying the recommended firmware update.