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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-21887

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Web Manager SslGenerateCSR functionality of Lantronix PremierWave 2050 8.9.0.0R4 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2021-12-22

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21887?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Web Manager SslGenerateCSR functionality of Lantronix PremierWave 2050 8.9.0.0R4 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21887 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21887 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.1% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21887?

CVE-2021-21887 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

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