CVE-2021-45494 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files on NETGEAR mesh routers, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-45494?
CVE-2021-45494 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45494?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Netgear Rbk352 Firmware, Netgear Rbr350 Firmware, Netgear Rbs350 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45494 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-2021-45494 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45494 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vq22-4g75-mf6j.