CVE-2018-21209
CWE-79Published: April 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by reflected XSS. This affects JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.46, JR6150 before 1.0.1.10, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.46, PR2000 before 1.0.0.20, R6050 before 1.0.1.10, R6220 before 1.1.0.60, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.50, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.46, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.46, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.46.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-21209 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-21209 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts