CVE-2021-45520: Critical severity netgear rbk352 vulnerability

Published Dec 26, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.

Affected Software

12 affected components
All of the following
Netgear Rbk352 Firmware<4.4.0.10
Netgear RBK352
All of the following
Netgear Rbr350 Firmware<4.4.0.10
Netgear RBR350
All of the following
Netgear Rbs350 Firmware<4.4.0.10
Netgear RBS350
Netgear Rbk352 Firmware<4.4.0.10
Netgear RBK352
Netgear Rbr350 Firmware<4.4.0.10
Netgear RBR350
Netgear Rbs350 Firmware<4.4.0.10
Netgear RBS350

Remediation

Patch Available

https://kb.netgear.com/000064151/Security-Advisory-for-Hardcoded-Password-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0012

Event History

Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-45520?

CVE-2021-45520 refers to a vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices where a hardcoded password is present, affecting RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-45520?

CVE-2021-45520 has a severity rating of 8.8, classified as critical.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-45520?

CVE-2021-45520 affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-45520?

To fix CVE-2021-45520, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 4.4.0.10 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45520?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-45520 in the official Netgear Security Advisory: https://kb.netgear.com/000064151/Security-Advisory-for-Hardcoded-Password-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0012

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