What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-38518?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-38518 is 7.2 (high).

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38518 on my NETGEAR device?

You can fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38518 by updating your device's firmware to version 1.0.4.120 for RAX200, RAX75, and RAX80, and version 3.2.17.12 for RBK852, RBR850, and RBS850.

Is the NETGEAR RAX200 device vulnerable to CVE-2021-38518?

Yes, the NETGEAR RAX200 device is vulnerable to CVE-2021-38518 if it is running firmware version before 1.0.4.120.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38518?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38518 in the Netgear security advisory at https://kb.netgear.com/000063783/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0528.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38518

high

8.4

CWE

11/8/2021

18/8/2021

CVE-2021-38518: Command Injection

First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear Rax200 Firmware	<1.0.4.120
NETGEAR RAX200
Netgear Rax75 Firmware	<1.0.4.120
Netgear Rax75
Netgear Rax80 Firmware	<1.0.4.120
Netgear Rax80
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware	<3.2.17.12
Netgear Rbk852
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware	<3.2.17.12
NETGEAR RBR850
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware	<3.2.17.12
Netgear Rbs850

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000063783/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0528

Frequently Asked Questions

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-38518?
RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-38518?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-38518 is 7.2 (high).
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38518 on my NETGEAR device?
You can fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38518 by updating your device's firmware to version 1.0.4.120 for RAX200, RAX75, and RAX80, and version 3.2.17.12 for RBK852, RBR850, and RBS850.
Is the NETGEAR RAX200 device vulnerable to CVE-2021-38518?
Yes, the NETGEAR RAX200 device is vulnerable to CVE-2021-38518 if it is running firmware version before 1.0.4.120.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38518?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-38518 in the Netgear security advisory at https://kb.netgear.com/000063783/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0528.

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