How severe is CVE-2021-45502?

CVE-2021-45502 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-2021-45502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45502?

CVE-2021-45502 primarily affects Netgear Cbr750 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45502?

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-2021-45502 published?

CVE-2021-45502 was published on 2021-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45502

CVE-2021-45502 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Cbr750 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear Cbr750 Firmware
Published: 2021-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45502?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects CBR750 before 4.6.3.6, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBK752 before 3.2.17.12, RBR750 before 3.2.17.12, RBS750 before 3.2.17.12, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.
How severe is CVE-2021-45502?: CVE-2021-45502 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-2021-45502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45502?: CVE-2021-45502 primarily affects Netgear Cbr750 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45502?: 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-2021-45502 published?: CVE-2021-45502 was published on 2021-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064126/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0473

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:cbr750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbk752_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbr750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbs750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbk852_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbr850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbs850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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