HIGH
CVE-2021-41383
CWE-77Published: September 17, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
setup.cgi on NETGEAR R6020 1.0.0.48 devices allows an admin to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the ntp_server field.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-41383 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear2 product(s)
r6020 firmwarer6020
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://j-o-e-l-s.github.io/2021/09/15/Hacking-The-Netgear-R6020.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://j-o-e-l-s.github.io/2021/09/15/Hacking-The-Netgear-R6020.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-41383
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 17, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-77)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-41383 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.