What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-45520?

CVE-2021-45520 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-45520?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-45520. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Rbk352 Firmware CVE-2021-45520

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2021-12-26 cve@mitre.org

Netgear Authentication Bypass Rbk352 Firmware Rbr350 Firmware Rbs350 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 26, 2021 - 01:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.

AnalysisAI

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10. Affected products include: Netgear Rbk352 Firmware, Netgear Rbr350 Firmware, Netgear Rbs350 Firmware. Version information: before 4.4.0.10.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.