CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2018-21161

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.

Vulnerability Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NetgearD7800 Firmware< 1.0.1.34
NetgearD7800-
NetgearR7800 Firmware< 1.0.2.46
NetgearR7800-
NetgearR9000 Firmware< 1.0.3.16
NetgearR9000-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-21161?

CVE-2018-21161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, and R9000 before 1.0.3.16.

How severe is CVE-2018-21161?

CVE-2018-21161 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear D7800 Firmware, Netgear D7800, Netgear R7800 Firmware, Netgear R7800, Netgear R9000 Firmware.