CVE-2021-45522

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR XR1000 versions prior to 1.0.0.58

Description The issue is related to the use of predefined credentials in the NETGEAR XR1000 Wi-Fi router's firmware. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.0.0.58, update to version 1.0.0.58 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider changing the predefined credentials to strong, unique passwords until a patch is applied. Restrict access to the router's administration interface to minimize the risk of exploitation.