What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-27943?

CVE-2021-27943 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-27943?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-27943. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

P65 F1 Firmware CVE-2021-27943

HIGH

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307)

2021-08-02 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure P65 F1 Firmware E50X E1 Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 02, 2021 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

The pairing procedure used by the Vizio P65-F1 6.0.31.4-2 and E50x-E1 10.0.31.4-2 Smart TVs and mobile application is vulnerable to a brute-force attack (against only 10000 possibilities), allowing a threat actor to forcefully pair the device, leading to remote control of the TV settings and configurations.

AnalysisAI

The pairing procedure used by the Vizio P65-F1 6.0.31.4-2 and E50x-E1 10.0.31.4-2 Smart TVs and mobile application is vulnerable to a brute-force attack (against only 10000 possibilities), allowing a. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-307. The pairing procedure used by the Vizio P65-F1 6.0.31.4-2 and E50x-E1 10.0.31.4-2 Smart TVs and mobile application is vulnerable to a brute-force attack (against only 10000 possibilities), allowing a threat actor to forcefully pair the device, leading to remote control of the TV settings and configurations. Affected products include: Vizio P65-F1 Firmware, Vizio E50X-E1 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.