CVE-2021-27255 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-27255 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 05/03/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: zdi | Vendor: NETGEAR | Product: R7800
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-27255 Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-306
CWE Name: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Source: NETGEAR

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).