CVE-2021-45572
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects RBK752 before 3.2.16.6, RBR750 before 3.2.16.6, RBS750 before 3.2.16.6, RBK852 before 3.2.16.6, RBR850 before 3.2.16.6, and RBS850 before 3.2.16.6.
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Authenticated command injection in NETGEAR WiFi systems RBK752, RBR750, RBS750, RBK852, RBR850, RBS850 before firmware 3.2.16.6 allows arbitrary command execution.
Vulnerability
A command injection vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WiFi systems, including models RBK752, RBR750, RBS750, RBK852, RBR850, and RBS850, running firmware versions prior to 3.2.16.6. The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary commands into the system through a crafted input. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker with valid credentials to the affected device can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted requests that are not properly sanitized before being executed as system commands. No user interaction beyond authentication is required. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with elevated privileges. This could lead to full compromise of the device, including disclosure of sensitive information, modification of configuration, or disruption of services. [1]
Mitigation
NETGEAR has released firmware version 3.2.16.6 to address this vulnerability for all affected models. Users are strongly advised to download and install the latest firmware from the NETGEAR Support website as soon as possible. No workaround is available. [1]
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Affected products
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