CVE-2021-20168

Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 does not have sufficient protections to the UART interface. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection, login with default credentials, and execute commands as the root user. These default credentials are admin:admin.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Netgear RAX43
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20168?
CVE-2021-20168 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20168?
To fix CVE-2021-20168, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20168 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20168 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20168?
CVE-2021-20168 affects n/a Netgear RAX43.
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