CVE-2021-27257

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R7800 firmware version 1.0.2.76. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via FTP. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-12362.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-295

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 5, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-27257: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix