PT-2021-5943
CVE-2021-45522
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Published
2021-09-26
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Updated
2022-01-04
Description by
CVSS 3.1
8.8
HighMetricsAV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
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