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TEW-813DRU EUVDEUVD-2026-58718

| CVE-2026-19841 LOW
Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)
2026-08-14 VulDB GHSA-q9qq-j7ff-cpp6
2.3
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privilege FTP credentials
  2. Delivery
    Reach device FTP service over network
  3. Exploit
    Access misconfigured vsftpd.conf
  4. Execution
    Overwrite FTP server configuration
  5. Impact
    Leverage modified config for privilege escalation

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated session to the device, specifically credentials valid against the vsftpd FTP service running on the TEW-813DRU. The vulnerability is only present on firmware version 1.01b01 of the TEW-813DRU, an end-of-life device. High attack complexity (AC:H) is confirmed by both the CVSS vector and the description, which characterizes exploitability as 'difficult' - precise exploitation conditions beyond authentication are not fully disclosed in available sources. Network reachability to the device's FTP port is required. What limits exploitation: authentication is mandatory (PR:L), attack complexity is high, impact is confined to low-integrity write (no data exfiltration, no availability impact), and the device must be network-exposed on its FTP port.

Impact

Real-world risk is low. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N) scores 2.3, reflecting that exploitation requires authenticated low-privileged access and high attack complexity, with only low integrity impact and no confidentiality or availability impact. No EPSS score was provided in the input data; this absence is noted. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and no public exploit or POC has been identified. The 'Privilege Escalation' tag from VulDB suggests the integrity write to vsftpd.conf could be chained toward privilege escalation, but no concrete escalation path is confirmed from available data - this must be treated as inferred rather than confirmed. End-of-life status removes any patching route, but the narrow impact scope (VI:L only) and high complexity substantially limit the operational risk compared to its EOL designation alone.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with low-privileged credentials to the device's FTP service - obtained through credential stuffing, default credentials, or prior compromise - remotely accesses the misconfigured vsftpd.conf file. Due to incorrect default permissions, the attacker can read or overwrite FTP server settings, potentially redirecting FTP sessions, disabling access controls, or setting the stage for further privilege escalation on the embedded Linux environment. No public POC exists, and the high attack complexity suggests exploitation is not trivial even with access.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: Vendor states no customer action required.
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 14, 2026

Incorrect default file permissions on /etc/vsftpd.conf in TrendNet TEW-813DRU firmware 1.01b01 allow a remote low-privileged attacker to manipulate FTP server configuration, resulting in low-severity integrity compromise. The affected product is end-of-life and will receive no vendor patch. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis, and the CVSS 4.0 score of 2.3 reflects the high attack complexity and minimal impact scope.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch is available, and none is expected given the product's end-of-life status. The primary mitigation is device replacement with a currently supported router model. If replacement is not immediately feasible, disable remote FTP access to the device by blocking TCP port 21 at the network perimeter or on upstream firewall rules - this directly reduces the network attack surface for this vulnerability, though it may disrupt any FTP-based administration workflows. Additionally, restrict management network access to trusted IP ranges only, reducing the pool of principals who could leverage low-privileged FTP credentials. Correcting the file permission on /etc/vsftpd.conf to 640 or 600 (owner root, no world-read/write) via firmware modification would address the root cause, but this requires custom firmware capabilities not available to typical end users. VulDB submission reference: https://vuldb.com/submit/870586.

Affected VersionsENISA

TEW-813DRU 1.01b01

Affected Packages

euvd tew_813dru no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The TrendNet TEW-813DRU is a SOHO wireless router running firmware version 1.01b01. The affected component is vsftpd (Very Secure FTP Daemon), a common Linux FTP server, whose configuration file /etc/vsftpd.conf is exposed with incorrect default permissions (CWE-276). CWE-276 occurs when files or directories are created or shipped with permissions that grant access beyond what the application's security model intends - in this case, allowing a low-privileged user to read or write a system configuration file that should be owner/root-restricted. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:trendnet:tew-813dru:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* identifies the TrendNet TEW-813DRU across all sub-versions. Since the device is end-of-life, the firmware's permission model will not be corrected by the maintainer.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 2.3 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 3.1 LOW

Network-accessible vsftpd requires low-privilege auth; high complexity per description; only integrity write impact on device config, no C or A.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw has been found in TRENDNET TEW-813DRU 1.01b01. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. This manipulation causes incorrect default permissions. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitability is considered difficult. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 92% exploitable
Prevalence
Rare
end-of-life SOHO home router, minimal active enterprise deployment
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
Vendor states no customer action required
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

12
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +12
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

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