CVE-2018-21159
CVE-2018-21159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Readynas Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Netgear Readynas Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NETGEAR ReadyNAS devices before 6.9.3 are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-21159?
- NETGEAR ReadyNAS devices before 6.9.3 are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings.
- How severe is CVE-2018-21159?
- CVE-2018-21159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-21159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-21159?
- CVE-2018-21159 affects Netgear Readynas Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-21159?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-21159 published?
- CVE-2018-21159 was published on 2020-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:readynas_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Netgear Readynas Os
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- CVE-2017-18807 — Medium (CVSS 4.8): NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices running ReadyNAS OS versions prior to 6.8.0 are affected by stored XSS.
- CVE-2017-18820 — Medium (CVSS 4.8): NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices running ReadyNAS OS versions prior to 6.8.0 are affected by stored XSS.
- CVE-2017-18816 — Medium (CVSS 4.8): NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices, running ReadyNAS OS versions prior to 6.8.0 are affected by stored XSS.
- CVE-2017-18815 — Medium (CVSS 4.8): NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices, running ReadyNAS OS versions prior to 6.8.0 are affected by stored XSS.