CVE-2021-45668: XSS

Published Dec 26, 2021
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects EAX20 before 1.0.0.48, EAX80 before 1.0.1.64, EX3700 before 1.0.0.90, EX3800 before 1.0.0.90, EX6120 before 1.0.0.64, EX6130 before 1.0.0.44, EX7500 before 1.0.0.72, R7960P before 1.4.1.66, R7900P before 1.4.1.66, R8000P before 1.4.1.66, RAX15 before 1.0.2.82, RAX20 before 1.0.2.82, RAX200 before 1.0.3.106, RAX45 before 1.0.2.72, RAX50 before 1.0.2.72, RAX75 before 1.0.3.106, and RAX80 before 1.0.3.106.

Affected Software

68 affected components
All of the following
Netgear Eax20 Firmware<1.0.0.48
Netgear EAX20
All of the following
Netgear Eax80 Firmware<1.0.1.64
Netgear EAX80
All of the following
Netgear Ex6120 Firmware<1.0.0.64
Netgear EX6120
All of the following
Netgear Ex6130 Firmware<1.0.0.44
Netgear EX6130
All of the following
Netgear Ex7500 Firmware<1.0.0.72
Netgear EX7500
All of the following
Netgear R7960p Firmware<1.4.1.66
Netgear R7960P
All of the following
Netgear Rax200 Firmware<1.0.3.106
Netgear RAX200
All of the following
Netgear Ex3700 Firmware<1.0.0.90
Netgear EX3700
All of the following
Netgear R8000p Firmware<1.4.1.66
Netgear R8000P
All of the following
Netgear Rax20 Firmware<1.0.2.82
Netgear RAX20
All of the following
Netgear Rax45 Firmware<1.0.2.72
Netgear RAX45
All of the following
Netgear Rax80 Firmware<1.0.3.106
Netgear RAX80
All of the following
Netgear Ex3800 Firmware<1.0.0.90
Netgear EX3800
All of the following
Netgear R7900p Firmware<1.4.1.66
Netgear R7900P
All of the following
Netgear Rax15 Firmware<1.0.2.82
Netgear RAX15
All of the following
Netgear Rax50 Firmware<=1.0.2.72
Netgear RAX50
All of the following
Netgear Rax75 Firmware<1.0.3.106
Netgear RAX75
Netgear Eax20 Firmware<1.0.0.48
Netgear EAX20
Netgear Eax80 Firmware<1.0.1.64
Netgear EAX80
Netgear Ex6120 Firmware<1.0.0.64
Netgear EX6120
Netgear Ex6130 Firmware<1.0.0.44
Netgear EX6130
Netgear Ex7500 Firmware<1.0.0.72
Netgear EX7500
Netgear R7960p Firmware<1.4.1.66
Netgear R7960P
Netgear Rax200 Firmware<1.0.3.106
Netgear RAX200
Netgear Ex3700 Firmware<1.0.0.90
Netgear EX3700
Netgear R8000p Firmware<1.4.1.66
Netgear R8000P
Netgear Rax20 Firmware<1.0.2.82
Netgear RAX20
Netgear Rax45 Firmware<1.0.2.72
Netgear RAX45
Netgear Rax80 Firmware<1.0.3.106
Netgear RAX80
Netgear Ex3800 Firmware<1.0.0.90
Netgear EX3800
Netgear R7900p Firmware<1.4.1.66
Netgear R7900P
Netgear Rax15 Firmware<1.0.2.82
Netgear RAX15
Netgear Rax50 Firmware<=1.0.2.72
Netgear RAX50
Netgear Rax75 Firmware<1.0.3.106
Netgear RAX75

Event History

Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this stored XSS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this stored XSS vulnerability is CVE-2021-45668.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by this stored XSS vulnerability?

This stored XSS vulnerability affects certain NETGEAR devices, including EAX20 before 1.0.0.48, EAX80 before 1.0.1.64, EX3700 before 1.0.0.90, EX3800 before 1.0.0.90, EX6120 before 1.0.0.64, EX6130 before 1.0.0.44, EX7500 before 1.0.0.72, R7960P before 1.4.1.66, R7900P before 1.4.1.66, and R8000P before 1.4.1.66.

3

What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2021-45668?

The severity of vulnerability CVE-2021-45668 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

4

How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2021-45668?

To fix vulnerability CVE-2021-45668, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

5

Where can I find more information about this stored XSS vulnerability?

You can find more information about this stored XSS vulnerability in the Netgear Security Advisory PSV-2020-0257: [Netgear Security Advisory](https://kb.netgear.com/000064122/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-Some-Routers-and-Extenders-PSV-2020-0257)

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