PT-2021-5721 · NetGear · Netgear R6700V2

Published 2021-09-25 · Updated 2022-07-12 · CVE-2021-45498

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR R6700v2 versions prior to 1.2.0.88

Description The issue is related to weaknesses in the authentication procedure of NETGEAR R6700v2 Wi-Fi routers. It may allow a remote attacker to exploit the weakness and gain elevated privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.2.0.88, update to version 1.2.0.88 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the router's administrative interface until the update is applied.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-00164

CVE-2021-45498

Affected Products

Netgear R6700V2

References · 4

• https://kb.netgear.com/000064054/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-R6700v2-PSV-2018-0630 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-45498 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-00164 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45498 · Security Note