CVE-2021-45640: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings
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CVE-2021-45640 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.9) affecting d3600 firmware, d6000 firmware, d6200 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.72, D6000 before 1.0.0.72, D6200 before 1.1.00.34, D6220 before 1.0.0.52, D6400 before 1.0.0.86, D7000 before 1.0.1.74, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.53, D7800 before 1.0.1.56, D8500 before 1.0.3.44, DC112A before 1.0.0.42, DGN2200v4 before 1.0.0.110, DGND2200Bv4 before 1.0.0.109, DM200 before 1.0.0.61, EX3700 before 1.0.0.76, EX3800 befor
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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netgear d3600 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.0.72
Fixed in: 1.0.0.72
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear d6000 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.0.72
Fixed in: 1.0.0.72
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear d6200 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.1.00.34
Fixed in: 1.1.00.34
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear d6220 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.0.52
Fixed in: 1.0.0.52
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear d6400 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.0.86
Fixed in: 1.0.0.86
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear d7000 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.1.74
Fixed in: 1.0.1.74
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-45640?
d3600 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.0.72; d6000 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.0.72; d6200 firmware: upgrade to 1.1.00.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-45640 being exploited?
CVE-2021-45640 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-45640 affect?
CVE-2021-45640 affects d3600 firmware, d6000 firmware, d6200 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.72, D6000 before 1.0.0.72, D6200 before 1.1.00.34, D6220 before 1.0.0.52, D6400 before 1.0.0.86, D7000 before 1.0.1.74, D7
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