CVE-2021-45669 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover how CVE-2021-45669 affects certain NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerability. Learn the impact, affected systems like RAX80, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2021-45669
What is CVE-2021-45669?
Certain NETGEAR devices, including RAX200, RAX80, MR60, and more, are vulnerable to stored XSS before specific versions.
The Impact of CVE-2021-45669
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 3.7 (Low severity) and requires high privileges for exploitation. It can lead to confidentiality, integrity, and privilege escalation issues.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-45669
Vulnerability Description
- Stored XSS vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- RAX200 before 1.0.3.106
- MR60 before 1.0.6.110
- RAX80 before 1.0.3.106
- RBR750 before 3.2.16.6, and more.
Exploitation Mechanism
- High attack complexity
- Requires user interaction
- Needs high privileges
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware
- Restrict access to management interfaces
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for security advisories
- Implement network segmentation
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by NETGEAR for the affected devices.