What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36708?

CVE-2021-36708 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:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-36708?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-36708. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Prc2402M Firmware CVE-2021-36708

HIGH

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password (CWE-640)

2021-08-06 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Prc2402M 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:H/I:N/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:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 06, 2021 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to reset the password to the administrative interface of the router.

AnalysisAI

In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to reset the password to the administrative interface of the router. 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-640. In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to reset the password to the administrative interface of the router. Affected products include: Prolink Prc2402M 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.