CVE-2021-41383 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

setup.cgi on NETGEAR R6020 1.0.0.48 devices allows an admin to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the ntp_server field.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6020 Firmware	1.0.0.48
Netgear	R6020	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://j-o-e-l-s.github.io/2021/09/15/Hacking-The-Netgear-R6020.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://j-o-e-l-s.github.io/2021/09/15/Hacking-The-Netgear-R6020.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-41383?

CVE-2021-41383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). setup.cgi on NETGEAR R6020 1.0.0.48 devices allows an admin to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the ntp_server field.

How severe is CVE-2021-41383?

CVE-2021-41383 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41383?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6020 Firmware, Netgear R6020.