CVE-2021-41449 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.1 Published 9 Dec 2021 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Remote unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive restricted files on Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers via path traversal.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-41449?

CVE-2021-41449 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A path traversal attack in web interfaces of Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers before v1.0.4.102, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive restricted information, such as forbidden files of the web application, via sending a specially crafted HTTP packet.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41449?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Netgear Rax35 Firmware, Netgear Rax38 Firmware, Netgear Rax40 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41449?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41449 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2021-41449 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41449 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h4m4-4f78-3cq7.