CVE-2021-44261 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Mar 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access the BRS_top.html page without authentication to view firmware version information on Netgear W104 devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-44261?

CVE-2021-44261 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Netgear R6220 Firmware, published on 17 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability is in the 'BRS_top.html' page of the Netgear W104, version WAC104-V1.0.4.13, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes firmware version information for the device.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44261?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Netgear R6220 Firmware, Netgear R6900 Firmware, Netgear R7450 Firmware, Netgear R7800 Firmware, Netgear Wac104 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44261?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-44261 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44261 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netgear R6220 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-47mp-f3h5-7m3m.