How severe is CVE-2021-29079?

CVE-2021-29079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29079?

CVE-2021-29079 primarily affects Netgear Rbk852 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-29079 published?

CVE-2021-29079 was published on 2021-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29079

CVE-2021-29079 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rbk852 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear Rbk852 Firmware
Published: 2021-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29079?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBK853 before 3.2.17.12, RBK854 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.
How severe is CVE-2021-29079?: CVE-2021-29079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29079?: CVE-2021-29079 primarily affects Netgear Rbk852 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-29079 published?: CVE-2021-29079 was published on 2021-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000063020/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-Some-WiFi-Routers-PSV-2020-0470

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbk852_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbk853_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbk854_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbr850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbs850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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