CVE-2021-20158

Description

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. It is possible for an unauthenticated, malicous actor to force the change of the admin password due to a hidden administrative command.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 80.34% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20158?
CVE-2021-20158 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20158?
To fix CVE-2021-20158, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20158 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-20158 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~80% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20158?
CVE-2021-20158 affects n/a Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU.
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