CVE-2021-45497

NETGEAR D7000 devices before 1.0.1.82 are affected by authentication bypass

Critical · published December 26, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky authentication bypass is lurking in NETGEAR D7000 devices before version 1.0.1.82, opening the door wide for unwanted visitors! 🔥 Think of it as a VIP lounge where the bouncer falls asleep and lets anyone slip through the ropes — once inside, who knows what they might do! With this vulnerability, an attacker could waltz right into your device and gain full control, allowing them to change settings, access your network, or even launch further attacks. This could result in a significant compromise of your personal data and privacy, making it an absolutely devastating flaw!

Put simply

Think of it as a VIP lounge where the bouncer falls asleep and lets anyone slip through the ropes — once inside, who knows what they might do! This authentication bypass flaw lets attackers exploit a weakness in the device's login process, allowing them to access functionalities without proper credentials. Simply put, it’s like having a backdoor that the device forgot to lock!

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could waltz right into your device and gain full control, allowing them to change settings, access your network, or even launch further attacks. This could result in a significant compromise of your personal data and privacy, making it an absolutely devastating flaw! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade your NETGEAR D7000 to version 1.0.1.82 or later to close this gaping hole. Additionally, consider changing your device’s password to ensure a secure setup. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll reclaim your security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:L/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02010 · 80.7th percentile
Published
2021-12-26T01:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 01:03Z
    NETGEAR D7000 devices before 1.0.1.82 are affected by authentication bypass
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