How severe is CVE-2021-45649?

CVE-2021-45649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-45649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45649?

CVE-2021-45649 primarily affects Netgear R6400v2 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-2021-45649?

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-2021-45649 published?

CVE-2021-45649 was published on 2021-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45649

CVE-2021-45649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6400v2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netgear R6400v2 Firmware
Published: 2021-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.84, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.84, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R6900P before 1.3.2.126, and R7000P before 1.3.2.126.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45649?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.84, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.84, R7000 before 1.0.11.126, R6900P before 1.3.2.126, and R7000P before 1.3.2.126.
How severe is CVE-2021-45649?: CVE-2021-45649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-45649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45649?: CVE-2021-45649 primarily affects Netgear R6400v2 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-2021-45649?: 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-2021-45649 published?: CVE-2021-45649 was published on 2021-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064073/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0123

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6400v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6700v3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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