How severe is CVE-2021-44261?

CVE-2021-44261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44261?

CVE-2021-44261 primarily affects Netgear Wac104 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-2021-44261?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-44261 published?

CVE-2021-44261 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44261

CVE-2021-44261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wac104 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Netgear Wac104 Firmware
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability is in the 'BRS_top.html' page of the Netgear W104, version WAC104-V1.0.4.13, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes firmware version information for the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44261?: A vulnerability is in the 'BRS_top.html' page of the Netgear W104, version WAC104-V1.0.4.13, which can allow a remote attacker to access this page without any authentication. When processed, it exposes firmware version information for the device.
How severe is CVE-2021-44261?: CVE-2021-44261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44261?: CVE-2021-44261 primarily affects Netgear Wac104 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-2021-44261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-44261 published?: CVE-2021-44261 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wac104_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7450_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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