CVE-2021-20171

Description

Netgear RAX43 version 1.0.3.96 stores sensitive information in plaintext. All usernames and passwords for the device's associated services are stored in plaintext on the device. For example, the admin password is stored in plaintext in the primary configuration file on the device.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
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-2021-20171?
CVE-2021-20171 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20171?
To fix CVE-2021-20171, 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-2021-20171 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20171 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-2021-20171?
CVE-2021-20171 affects n/a Netgear RAX43.
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