CVE-2021-20173 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 contains a command injection vulnerability in update functionality of the device. By triggering a system update check via the SOAP interface, the device is susceptible to command injection via preconfigured values.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6700 Firmware	1.0.4.120
Netgear	R6700	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20173?

CVE-2021-20173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 contains a command injection vulnerability in update functionality of the device. By triggering a system update check via the SOAP interface, the device is su...

How severe is CVE-2021-20173?

CVE-2021-20173 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-2021-20173?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6700.