CVE-2021-38538: XSS
First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, R9000 before 1.0.4.26, RAX120 before 1.0.0.78, RBK20 before 2.3.5.26, RBR20 before 2.3.5.26, RBS20 before 2.3.5.26, RBK40 before 2.3.5.30, RBR40 before 2.3.5.30, RBS40 before 2.3.5.30, RBK50 before 2.3.5.30, RBR50 before 2.3.5.30, RBS50 before 2.3.5.30, and XR500 before 2.3.2.56.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Netgear Rax120 Firmware | <1.0.0.78 | |
| Netgear Rax120 | ||
| Netgear Rbk20 Firmware | <2.3.5.26 | |
| Netgear Rbk20 | ||
| Netgear Rbr20 Firmware | <2.3.5.26 | |
| Netgear Rbr20 | ||
| Netgear Rbs20 Firmware | <2.3.5.26 | |
| Netgear Rbs20 | ||
| Netgear Rbk40 Firmware | <2.3.5.30 | |
| Netgear Rbk40 | ||
| Netgear Rbs40 Firmware | <2.3.5.30 | |
| Netgear Rbs40 | ||
| Netgear Rbr40 Firmware | <2.3.5.30 | |
| Netgear Rbr40 | ||
| Netgear Rbk50 Firmware | <2.3.5.30 | |
| Netgear Rbk50 | ||
| Netgear Rbr50 Firmware | <2.3.5.30 | |
| Netgear Rbr50 | ||
| Netgear Rbs50 Firmware | <2.3.5.30 | |
| Netgear Rbs50 | ||
| Netgear Xr500 Firmware | <2.3.2.56 | |
| NETGEAR XR500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38538?
CVE-2021-38538 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-38538?
CVE-2021-38538 affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, R9000 before 1.0.4.26, RAX120 before 1.0.0.78, RBK20 before 2.3.5.26, RBR20 before 2.3.5.26, RBS20 before 2.3.5.26, RBK40 before 2.3.5.30, RBR40 before 2.3.5.30, RBS40 before 2.3.5.30, RBK50 before 2.3.5.30, RBR50 before 2.3.5.30, RBS50 before 2.3.5.30, XR500 before 2.3.2.56.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38538?
CVE-2021-38538 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38538?
To fix CVE-2021-38538, you should update your NETGEAR device's firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38538?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-38538 in the Netgear Security Advisory at the following link: [Netgear Security Advisory](https://kb.netgear.com/000063761/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-Some-Routers-Gateways-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2018-0515)
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