8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-21130: 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 the severity of CVE-2018-21130?

    CVE-2018-21130 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to unauthenticated command injection vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21130?

    To fix CVE-2018-21130, upgrade your NETGEAR WAC505 or WAC510 device to firmware version 5.0.0.17 or later.

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21130?

    CVE-2018-21130 affects NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices that run firmware versions prior to 5.0.0.17.

  • Can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-21130 remotely?

    Yes, an unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-21130 remotely through command injection.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-21130 on my network?

    The potential impact of CVE-2018-21130 includes unauthorized access and manipulation of your NETGEAR device settings.

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