PT-2021-6173 · NetGear · Netgear R8000

Published 2021-12-20 · Updated 2022-01-04 · CVE-2021-45532

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR R8000 versions prior to 1.0.4.76

Description The issue is related to a lack of input sanitization in the embedded software of NETGEAR R8000 routers. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands. An authenticated user can potentially inject commands, posing a security risk.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.0.4.76, update to version 1.0.4.76 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the router's interface to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Command Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-01089

CVE-2021-45532

Affected Products

Netgear R8000

References · 4

• https://kb.netgear.com/000064454/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-R8000-PSV-2019-0294 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-01089 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45532 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-45532 · Vendor Advisory