CVE-2021-20168 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not have sufficient protections to the UART interface. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection, login with default credentials, and execute commands as the root user. These default credentials are admin:admin.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rax43 Firmware	1.0.3.96
Netgear	Rax43	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20168?

CVE-2021-20168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not have sufficient protections to the UART interface. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connect...

How severe is CVE-2021-20168?

CVE-2021-20168 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20168?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Rax43 Firmware, Netgear Rax43.