What is CVE-2021-45598?

CVE-2021-45598 is a vulnerability found in certain NETGEAR devices that allows an authenticated user to inject commands.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45598?

CVE-2021-45598 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-45598?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-45598 by injecting malicious commands into the affected NETGEAR devices.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-45598?

Yes, NETGEAR has released firmware updates to address the CVE-2021-45598 vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-45598

high

8.8

CWE

26/12/2021

5/1/2022

CVE-2021-45598: Command Injection

Q: Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45598?

CVE-2021-45598 affects the following NETGEAR devices: CBR40 before 2.5.0.24, CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, 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 command injection by an authenticated user. This affects CBR40 before 2.5.0.24, CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, 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 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/000064144/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0544

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45598?
CVE-2021-45598 is a vulnerability found in certain NETGEAR devices that allows an authenticated user to inject commands.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45598?
CVE-2021-45598 affects the following NETGEAR devices: CBR40 before 2.5.0.24, CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45598?
CVE-2021-45598 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-45598?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-45598 by injecting malicious commands into the affected NETGEAR devices.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-45598?
Yes, NETGEAR has released firmware updates to address the CVE-2021-45598 vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.

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