8.4
CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-45594: Command Injection

First published: Sun Dec 26 2021(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects RBS50Y before 2.7.3.22, RBR20 before 2.7.3.22, RBR40 before 2.7.3.22, RBR50 before 2.7.3.22, RBS20 before 2.7.3.22, RBS40 before 2.7.3.22, RBS50 before 2.7.3.22, RBK20 before 2.7.3.22, RBK40 before 2.7.3.22, and RBK50 before 2.7.3.22.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
NETGEAR RBR20<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBR20
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NETGEAR CBR40 firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBR40 firmware
All of
NETGEAR RBR50 firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBR50 firmware
All of
NETGEAR RBS20<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS20 firmware
All of
NETGEAR RBS40 Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS40 firmware
All of
NETGEAR RBS50 Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS50 Firmware
All of
NETGEAR RBK20 Router Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR Orbi RBK20
All of
NETGEAR RBK40 Satellite Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBK40 Satellite Firmware
All of
NETGEAR RBK50 firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR Orbi RBK50
All of
NETGEAR RBS50Y firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS50Y firmware
NETGEAR RBR20<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBR20
NETGEAR CBR40 firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBR40 firmware
NETGEAR RBR50 firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBR50 firmware
NETGEAR RBS20<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS20 firmware
NETGEAR RBS40 Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS40 firmware
NETGEAR RBS50 Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS50 Firmware
NETGEAR RBK20 Router Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR Orbi RBK20
NETGEAR RBK40 Satellite Firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBK40 Satellite Firmware
NETGEAR RBK50 firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR Orbi RBK50
NETGEAR RBS50Y firmware<2.7.3.22
NETGEAR RBS50Y firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-45594?

    CVE-2021-45594 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an authenticated user to inject commands.

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45594?

    NETGEAR devices such as RBS50Y, RBR20, RBR40, RBR50, RBS20, RBS40, RBS50, RBK20, RBK40, and RBK50 are affected by CVE-2021-45594.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45594?

    CVE-2021-45594 has a severity rating of 6.8 (high).

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-45594?

    An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-45594 by injecting malicious commands into the affected NETGEAR devices.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2021-45594?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2021-45594 is available. It is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 2.7.3.22 or later.

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