CVE-2021-45543: Command Injection

Published Dec 26, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R8000 before 1.0.4.74, RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBK852 before 3.2.17.12.

Affected Software

28 affected components
All of the following
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.74
Netgear R8000
All of the following
Netgear R8000p Firmware<1.4.2.84
Netgear R8000P
All of the following
Netgear Rax200 Firmware<1.0.4.120
Netgear RAX200
All of the following
Netgear R7900p Firmware=1.4.2.84
Netgear R7900P
All of the following
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR850
All of the following
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS850
All of the following
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK852
Netgear R8000 Firmware<1.0.4.74
Netgear R8000
Netgear R8000p Firmware<1.4.2.84
Netgear R8000P
Netgear Rax200 Firmware<1.0.4.120
Netgear RAX200
Netgear R7900p Firmware=1.4.2.84
Netgear R7900P
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBR850
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBS850
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware<3.2.17.12
Netgear RBK852

Event History

Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-45543.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects NETGEAR devices including R8000 before 1.0.4.74, RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBK852 before 3.2.17.12.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45543?

The severity of CVE-2021-45543 is high with a CVSS score of 6.8.

4

How does this vulnerability impact NETGEAR devices?

This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the affected NETGEAR devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in my NETGEAR device?

To fix this vulnerability, you should update your affected NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

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