What is CVE-2021-45597?

CVE-2021-45597 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45597?

CVE-2021-45597 affects NETGEAR CBR40, CBR750, RBR850, RBS850, and RBK852 devices.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45597?

CVE-2021-45597 has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-45597?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-45597 by injecting and executing arbitrary commands.

How can I fix CVE-2021-45597?

To fix CVE-2021-45597, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the recommended versions provided by NETGEAR.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-45597

high

8.8

CWE

26/12/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-45597: Command Injection

First published: Sun Dec 26 2021(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects CBR40 before 2.5.0.24, CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, RBS850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear Cbr40 Firmware	<2.5.0.24
Netgear Cbr40
Netgear Cbr750 Firmware	<4.6.3.6
Netgear Cbr750
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

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000064142/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0539

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45597?
CVE-2021-45597 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45597?
CVE-2021-45597 affects NETGEAR CBR40, CBR750, RBR850, RBS850, and RBK852 devices.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45597?
CVE-2021-45597 has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-45597?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-45597 by injecting and executing arbitrary commands.
How can I fix CVE-2021-45597?
To fix CVE-2021-45597, update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the recommended versions provided by NETGEAR.

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