CVE-2021-38529: Command Injection

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, and R9000 before 1.0.4.26.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Netgear D7800 Firmware<1.0.1.56
Netgear D7800
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.68
Netgear R7800
Netgear R8900 Firmware<1.0.4.26
Netgear R8900
Netgear R9000 Firmware<1.0.4.26
Netgear R9000
All of the following
Netgear D7800 Firmware<1.0.1.56
Netgear D7800
All of the following
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.68
Netgear R7800
All of the following
Netgear R8900 Firmware<1.0.4.26
Netgear R8900
All of the following
Netgear R9000 Firmware<1.0.4.26
Netgear R9000

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-38529?

Netgear D7800 Firmware before 1.0.1.56, NETGEAR R7800 firmware before 1.0.2.68, Netgear R8900 Firmware before 1.0.4.26, and Netgear R9000 Firmware before 1.0.4.26.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38529?

The severity level of CVE-2021-38529 is critical (9.8).

3

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-38529?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-38529 by injecting malicious commands.

4

Is CVE-2021-38529 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2021-38529 is a remote vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38529?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38529 at the following reference: https://kb.netgear.com/000063765/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-Gateways-PSV-2018-0616

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