CVE-2021-41449: Path Traversal

Published Dec 9, 2021
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Updated

A path traversal attack in web interfaces of Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers before v1.0.4.102, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive restricted information, such as forbidden files of the web application, via sending a specially crafted HTTP packet.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Netgear Rax35 Firmware<1.0.4.102
Netgear RAX35
Netgear Rax38 Firmware<1.0.4.102
Netgear RAX38
Netgear Rax40 Firmware<1.0.4.102
Netgear RAX40
All of the following
Netgear Rax35 Firmware<1.0.4.102
Netgear RAX35
All of the following
Netgear Rax38 Firmware<1.0.4.102
Netgear RAX38
All of the following
Netgear Rax40 Firmware<1.0.4.102
Netgear RAX40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Netgear RAX35/RAX38/RAX40 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v1.0.4.102

Event History

Dec 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this path traversal attack?

The vulnerability ID of this path traversal attack is CVE-2021-41449.

2

What routers are affected by this path traversal vulnerability?

The Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers are affected by this path traversal vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41449?

The severity of CVE-2021-41449 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

4

How can a remote unauthenticated attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTTP packet to gain access to sensitive restricted information.

5

What is the recommended solution for this vulnerability?

It is recommended to update the firmware of the affected routers to version 1.0.4.102 or newer to mitigate this vulnerability.

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