CVE-2021-27255: netgear br200_firmware
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-27255 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in netgear br200_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 05-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versions- NVDNIST6.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
1.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.14 pp
From 1.26% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Netgear43 products
- br200_firmware< 5.10.0.5
- br500_firmware< 5.10.0.5
- d7800_firmware< 1.0.1.60
- ex6100v2_firmware< 1.0.1.98
- ex6150v2_firmware< 1.0.1.98
1 vendor · 43 products