CVE-2021-27255
HIGHNETGEAR Multiple Router and Extender Firmware - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via refresh_status.aspx
Title source: llmDescription
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R7800 firmware version 1.0.2.76. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the refresh_status.aspx endpoint. The issue results from a lack of authentication required to start a service on the server. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-12360.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://kb.netgear.com/000062883/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-Routers-Satellites-and-Extenders
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-263/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0167
EPSS Percentile
82.3%
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-306
Status
published
Products (43)
netgear/br200_firmware
< 5.10.0.5
netgear/br500_firmware
< 5.10.0.5
netgear/d7800_firmware
< 1.0.1.60
netgear/ex6100v2_firmware
< 1.0.1.98
netgear/ex6150v2_firmware
< 1.0.1.98
netgear/ex6250_firmware
< 1.0.0.134
netgear/ex6400_firmware
< 1.0.2.158
netgear/ex6400v2_firmware
< 1.0.0.134
netgear/ex6410_firmware
< 1.0.0.134
netgear/ex6420_firmware
< 1.0.0.134
... and 33 more
Published
Mar 05, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026