How severe is CVE-2021-27272?

CVE-2021-27272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27272?

CVE-2021-27272 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27272?

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-2021-27272 published?

CVE-2021-27272 was published on 2021-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27272

CVE-2021-27272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Network Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Network Management System
Published: 2021-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ReportTemplateController class. When parsing the path parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-12123.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27272?: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ReportTemplateController class. When parsing the path parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-12123.
How severe is CVE-2021-27272?: CVE-2021-27272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27272?: CVE-2021-27272 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27272?: 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-2021-27272 published?: CVE-2021-27272 was published on 2021-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgear:prosafe_network_management_system:1.6.0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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