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CRITICAL · 9.6

CVE-2021-38530

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK40 before 2.5.1.16, RBR40 before 2.5.1.16, RBS40 before 2.5.1.16, RBK20 before 2.5.1.16, RBR20...

Vulnerability Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK40 before 2.5.1.16, RBR40 before 2.5.1.16, RBS40 before 2.5.1.16, RBK20 before 2.5.1.16, RBR20 before 2.5.1.16, RBS20 before 2.5.1.16, RBK50 before 2.5.1.16, RBR50 before 2.5.1.16, RBS50 before 2.5.1.16, and RBS50Y before 2.6.1.40.

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NetgearRbk40 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbk40-
NetgearRbr40 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbr40-
NetgearRbs40 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbs40-
NetgearRbk20 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbk20-
NetgearRbr20 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbr20-
NetgearRbs20 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbs20-
NetgearRbk50 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbk50-
NetgearRbr50 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbr50-
NetgearRbs50 Firmware< 2.5.1.16
NetgearRbs50-
NetgearRbs50Y Firmware< 2.6.1.40
NetgearRbs50Y-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38530?

CVE-2021-38530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK40 before 2.5.1.16, RBR40 before 2.5.1.16, RBS40 before 2.5.1.16, RBK20 before 2.5.1.16, RBR20...

How severe is CVE-2021-38530?

CVE-2021-38530 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38530?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Rbk40 Firmware, Netgear Rbk40, Netgear Rbr40 Firmware, Netgear Rbr40, Netgear Rbs40 Firmware.