CVE-2018-21124 — HIGH (8.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-21124?

CVE-2018-21124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). NETGEAR WAC510 devices before 5.0.0.17 are affected by privilege escalation.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-21124?

CVE-2018-21124 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21124?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wac505 Firmware, Netgear Wac505, Netgear Wac510 Firmware, Netgear Wac510.

Vulnerability Description

NETGEAR WAC510 devices before 5.0.0.17 are affected by privilege escalation.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wac505 Firmware	< 5.0.0.17
Netgear	Wac505	-
Netgear	Wac510 Firmware	< 5.0.0.17
Netgear	Wac510	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000060234/Security-Advisory-for-a-Vertical-Privilege-EscaVendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000060234/Security-Advisory-for-a-Vertical-Privilege-EscaVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-21124?

CVE-2018-21124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). NETGEAR WAC510 devices before 5.0.0.17 are affected by privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2018-21124?

CVE-2018-21124 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21124?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wac505 Firmware, Netgear Wac505, Netgear Wac510 Firmware, Netgear Wac510.