CVE-2018-21225: OS Command Injection
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects D7000 before 1.0.1.60, D7800 before 1.0.1.34, D8500 before 1.0.3.39, R6700 before 1.0.1.30, R6700v2 before 1.2.0.16, R6800 before 1.2.0.16, R6900 before 1.0.1.30, R6900P before 1.2.0.22, R6900v2 before 1.2.0.16, R7000 before 1.0.9.12, R7000P before 1.2.0.22, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.44, R8300 before 1.0.2.106, R8500 before 1.0.2.106, and R9000 before 1.0.2.52.
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection?
Certain NETGEAR devices affected by command injection include D7000, D7800, D8500, R6700, R6700v2, R6800, R6900, R6900P, R6900v2.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21225?
The severity of CVE-2018-21225 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.
How can I fix the command injection vulnerability on my NETGEAR device?
To fix the command injection vulnerability, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-21225?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-21225 in the Netgear security advisory: https://kb.netgear.com/000055112/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2017-2160.
What are the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers associated with this vulnerability?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers associated with CVE-2018-21225 are CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) and CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')).