CVE-2021-20158

Name: CVE-2021-20158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-30T22:15:08.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20158 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. It is possible for an unauthenticated, malicous actor to force the change of the admin password due to a hidden administrative command.. EPSS estimates a 10.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. It is possible for an unauthenticated, malicous actor to force the change of the admin password due to a hidden administrative command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.77%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendnet	Tew-827dru Firmware	2.08b01

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20158?

How severe is CVE-2021-20158?

CVE-2021-20158 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20158?

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Source: NVD / NIST