CVE-2021-29066

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass

Critical · published March 23, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 NETGEAR devices are dealing with a serious authentication bypass flaw that could allow unauthorized access without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of this like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk. Any guest could wander into any room, completely unchecked, causing chaos! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full access to your NETGEAR device, allowing them to alter settings, access sensitive information, or even compromise your entire network! Just imagine your personal data being at risk because someone decided to play hotel guest without verifying their identity.

Put simply

Think of this like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk. Any guest could wander into any room, completely unchecked, causing chaos! This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely on affected NETGEAR RBK and RBR devices, enabling them to take control without needing valid credentials.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full access to your NETGEAR device, allowing them to alter settings, access sensitive information, or even compromise your entire network! Just imagine your personal data being at risk because someone decided to play hotel guest without verifying their identity. Immediately update your NETGEAR devices to versions 3.2.17.12 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your network settings and ensure default credentials have been changed to prevent unauthorized access. Don't wait! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your network secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:A/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00629 · 49.5th percentile
Published
2021-03-23T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 07:00Z
    Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass
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