PT-2021-5943 · NetGear · Netgear Xr1000

Published 2021-09-26 · Updated 2022-01-04 · CVE-2021-45522

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR XR1000 versions prior to 1.0.0.58

Description The issue is related to the use of predefined credentials in the NETGEAR XR1000 Wi-Fi router's firmware. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.0.0.58, update to version 1.0.0.58 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider changing the predefined credentials to strong, unique passwords until a patch is applied. Restrict access to the router's administration interface to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-00458

CVE-2021-45522

Affected Products

Netgear Xr1000

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45522 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-45522 · Vendor Advisory
• https://kb.netgear.com/000064155/Security-Advisory-for-Hardcoded-Password-on-XR1000-PSV-2021-0030 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-00458 · Security Note
• https://vuldb.com/?id.189148 · Note