CVE-2021-41449 json
A path traversal attack in web interfaces of Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers before v1.0.4.102, allows a remote unauthenticated att…
published 2021-12-09 4 y ago modified 2026-07-09 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-28476
- cvss
- 7.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A path traversal attack in web interfaces of Netgear RAX35, RAX38, and RAX40 routers before v1.0.4.102, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive restricted information, such as forbidden files of the web application, via sending a specially crafted HTTP packet.
Patch / fix
- netgear rax35_firmware 1.0.4.102
- netgear rax38_firmware 1.0.4.102
- netgear rax40_firmware 1.0.4.102
Exploit prediction
1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
-
netgear.com
/about/security/
vendor-advisory
-
kb.netgear.com
/000064405/Security-Advisory-for-Path-Traversal-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0268
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-41449
- NVD CVE-2021-41449
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