CVE-2021-45676 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2021-45676 affecting NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerabilities in specific versions. Understand the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerabilities in specific versions. This CVE highlights the impacted devices and versions, along with the associated CVSS score.
Understanding CVE-2021-45676
What is CVE-2021-45676?
Certain NETGEAR devices suffer from stored XSS vulnerabilities in particular versions, leaving them open to potential exploits.
The Impact of CVE-2021-45676
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.3, classified as MEDIUM severity. While it requires high privileges and user interaction, it poses a low risk to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-45676
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices including RAX200, RAX20, RAX80, RAX15, and RAX75, before specific versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- RAX200 before 1.0.5.126
- RAX20 before 1.0.2.82
- RAX80 before 1.0.5.126
- RAX15 before 1.0.2.82
- RAX75 before 1.0.5.126
Exploitation Mechanism
The attacker needs high privileges and user interaction to exploit the stored XSS vulnerability, impacting confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Be cautious while interacting with unknown links or websites.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor security advisories from NETGEAR.
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches released by NETGEAR to address the stored XSS vulnerabilities.