MEDIUM
CVE-2021-45643
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.118, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.118, and XR1000 before 1.0.0.58.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-45643 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear6 product(s)
r6400v2 firmwarer6400v2r6700v3 firmwarer6700v3xr1000 firmwarexr1000
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-45643
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 26, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-45643 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.