What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-45506.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-45506?

The severity level of CVE-2021-45506 is critical with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update your NETGEAR devices to the latest firmware versions: CBR750 4.6.3.6, RBK752 3.2.17.12, RBR750 3.2.17.12, RBS750 3.2.17.12, RBK852 3.2.17.12, RBR850 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 3.2.17.12.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability in the NETGEAR Security Advisory for Authentication Bypass on Some WiFi Systems (PSV-2020-0483) at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000064130/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0483.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-45506

critical

9.6

26/12/2021

12/7/2022

CVE-2021-45506

Q: Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

First published: Sun Dec 26 2021(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, 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 Cbr750 Firmware	<4.6.3.6
Netgear Cbr750
Netgear Rbk752 Firmware	<3.2.17.12
Netgear Rbk752
Netgear Rbr750 Firmware	<3.2.17.12
Netgear Rbr750
Netgear Rbs750 Firmware	<3.2.17.12
Netgear Rbs750
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/000064130/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0483

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-45506.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-45506?
The severity level of CVE-2021-45506 is critical with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update your NETGEAR devices to the latest firmware versions: CBR750 4.6.3.6, RBK752 3.2.17.12, RBR750 3.2.17.12, RBS750 3.2.17.12, RBK852 3.2.17.12, RBR850 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 3.2.17.12.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the NETGEAR Security Advisory for Authentication Bypass on Some WiFi Systems (PSV-2020-0483) at the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000064130/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0483.

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