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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-43517

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

FOSCAM Camera FI9805E with firmware V4.02.R12.00018510.10012.143900.00000 contains a backdoor that opens Telnet port when special command is sent on port 9530.

Technical details

Published
2022-04-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43517?

FOSCAM Camera FI9805E with firmware V4.02.R12.00018510.10012.143900.00000 contains a backdoor that opens Telnet port when special command is sent on port 9530.

Is CVE-2021-43517 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-43517 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43517?

CVE-2021-43517 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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