HIGH

CVE-2021-42165

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

39.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC-N1 (HGU) 100VNZ0b33 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by executing command "deviceinfo show file &&/bin/bash" because of incorrect sanitization of parameter "path".

Technical details

Published
5/3/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42165?

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC-N1 (HGU) 100VNZ0b33 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by executing command "deviceinfo show file &&/bin/bash" because of incorrect sanitization of parameter "path".

Is CVE-2021-42165 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-42165 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 39.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-42165?

CVE-2021-42165 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-42165 affecting your environment?

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