CVE-2021-45643 Misconfiguration in n/a

High 8.2 Published 26 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Incorrect security settings in NETGEAR routers allow attackers to bypass security controls, requiring firmware updates to remediate.

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-2021-45643?

CVE-2021-45643 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 incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.118, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.118, and XR1000 before 1.0.0.58.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45643?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Netgear R6400v2 Firmware, Netgear R6700v3 Firmware, Netgear Xr1000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45643 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-45643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-45q7-8w9c-28g8.