CVE-2021-45521 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.4 Published Updated

Attackers can use hardcoded passwords to gain unauthorized access to NETGEAR mesh router devices.

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-2021-45521?

CVE-2021-45521 is a high-severity 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 a hardcoded password. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45521?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Netgear Rbk352 Firmware, Netgear Rbr350 Firmware, Netgear Rbs350 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45521?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45521 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-45521 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45521 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-82jc-pw59-h652.

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