What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-45650?

CVE-2021-45650 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-45650?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-45650. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

R7000 Firmware CVE-2021-45650

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2021-12-26 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Netgear R7000 Firmware R7900 Firmware R8000 Firmware R7000P Firmware R6900P Firmware R6400V2 Firmware R6700V3 Firmware Rs400 Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-200 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 1.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R7000 before 1.0.11.110, R7900 before 1.0.4.30, R8000 before 1.0.4.62, RS400 before 1.5.1.80, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.102, R7000P before 1.3.2.126, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.102, and R6900P before 1.3.2.126. Affected products include: Netgear R7000 Firmware, Netgear R7900 Firmware, Netgear R8000 Firmware, Netgear Rs400 Firmware, Netgear R6400V2 Firmware. Version information: before 1.0.11.110.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R7000 before 1.0.11.110, R7900 before 1.0.4.30, R8000 before 1.0.4.62, RS400 before 1.5.1.80, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.102, R7000P before 1.3.2.126, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.102, and R6900P before 1.3.2.126.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

1.0%

Top 40% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 1.0%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +38

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.