CVE-2021-20167
CVE-2021-20167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax43 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- CVSS v2: 7.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Netgear Rax43 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 contains a command injection vulnerability. The readycloud cgi application is vulnerable to command injection in the name parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20167?
- Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 contains a command injection vulnerability. The readycloud cgi application is vulnerable to command injection in the name parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20167?
- CVE-2021-20167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-20167 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20167?
- CVE-2021-20167 affects Netgear Rax43 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20167?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-20167 published?
- CVE-2021-20167 was published on 2021-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax43_firmware:1.0.3.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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