CVE-2021-45505 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass authentication on certain NETGEAR routers and mesh systems, gaining unauthorized access to device management interfaces.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-45505?
CVE-2021-45505 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Netgear Rbk752 Firmware, 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 authentication bypass. This affects CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45505?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Netgear Cbr750 Firmware, Netgear Rbk752 Firmware, Netgear Rbk852 Firmware, Netgear Rbr750 Firmware, Netgear Rbr850 Firmware, Netgear Rbs750 Firmware and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2021-45505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45505 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear Rbk752 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3r3r-8fjq-x3wq.