What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-20160?

CVE-2021-20160 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-20160?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-20160. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.1%.

Tew 827Dru Firmware CVE-2021-20160

HIGH

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2021-12-30 vulnreport@tenable.com

Command Injection Tew 827Dru Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 30, 2021 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains a command injection vulnerability in the smb functionality of the device. The username parameter used when configuring smb functionality for the device is vulnerable to command injection as root.

AnalysisAI

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains a command injection vulnerability in the smb functionality of the device. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains a command injection vulnerability in the smb functionality of the device. The username parameter used when configuring smb functionality for the device is vulnerable to command injection as root. Affected products include: Trendnet Tew-827Dru Firmware. Version information: version 2.08.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.