Vulnerability Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by unauthenticated firmware downgrade. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.0.17 and WAC510 before 5.0.0.17.
CVSS Score
9.1
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Wac505 Firmware | < 5.0.0.17 |
| Netgear | Wac505 | - |
| Netgear | Wac510 Firmware | < 5.0.0.17 |
| Netgear | Wac510 | - |
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000060244/Security-Advisory-for-Unauthenticated-Firmware-Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.netgear.com/000060244/Security-Advisory-for-Unauthenticated-Firmware-Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-21131?
CVE-2018-21131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by unauthenticated firmware downgrade. This affects WAC505 before 5.0.0.17 and WAC510 before 5.0.0.17.
How severe is CVE-2018-21131?
CVE-2018-21131 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21131?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wac505 Firmware, Netgear Wac505, Netgear Wac510 Firmware, Netgear Wac510.