CVE-2021-45658: Critical severity netgear d7800 vulnerability
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by server-side injection. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.58, DM200 before 1.0.0.66, EX2700 before 1.0.1.56, EX6150v2 before 1.0.1.86, EX6100v2 before 1.0.1.86, EX6200v2 before 1.0.1.78, EX6250 before 1.0.0.110, EX6410 before 1.0.0.110, EX6420 before 1.0.0.110, EX6400v2 before 1.0.0.110, EX7300 before 1.0.2.144, EX6400 before 1.0.2.144, EX7320 before 1.0.0.110, EX7300v2 before 1.0.0.110, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.48, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.5.2, R9000 before 1.0.5.2, RAX120 before 1.0.1.90, RBK40 before 2.5.1.16, RBK20 before 2.5.1.16, RBR20 before 2.5.1.16, RBS20 before 2.5.1.16, RBK50 before 2.5.1.16, RBR50 before 2.5.1.16, RBS50 before 2.5.1.16, RBS50Y before 2.6.1.40, WN3000RPv2 before 1.0.0.78, WN3000RPv3 before 1.0.2.80, WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.72, XR500 before 2.3.2.56, and XR700 before 1.0.1.20.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45658?
CVE-2021-45658 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for server-side injection attacks affecting multiple NETGEAR devices.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2021-45658?
CVE-2021-45658 impacts several NETGEAR devices, including models such as D7800, DM200, and various EX series extenders when running firmware versions prior to specified thresholds.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45658?
To mitigate CVE-2021-45658, users should update their affected NETGEAR devices to the latest firmware versions as recommended by the manufacturer.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2021-45658?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-45658 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands on the affected devices, leading to unauthorized access or control.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-45658 if I can't update my device immediately?
While immediate updates are recommended, temporarily disabling remote management features may help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2021-45658.