What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-31698?

CVE-2021-31698 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-31698?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-31698. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.9%.

Eg25 G Firmware CVE-2021-31698

CRITICAL

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2021-08-12 cve@mitre.org

RCE Command Injection Eg25 G Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2021 - 22:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Quectel EG25-G devices through 202006130814 allow executing arbitrary code remotely by using an AT command to place shell metacharacters in quectel_handle_fumo_cfg input in atfwd_daemon.

AnalysisAI

Quectel EG25-G devices through 202006130814 allow executing arbitrary code remotely by using an AT command to place shell metacharacters in quectel_handle_fumo_cfg input in atfwd_daemon. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), 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 as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. Quectel EG25-G devices through 202006130814 allow executing arbitrary code remotely by using an AT command to place shell metacharacters in quectel_handle_fumo_cfg input in atfwd_daemon. Affected products include: Quectel Eg25-G Firmware. Version information: through 202006130814.

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.