CVE-2021-20164

Name: CVE-2021-20164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-30T22:15:09.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20164 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 improperly discloses credentials for the smb functionality of the device. Usernames and passwords for all smb users are revealed in plaintext on the smbserver.asp page.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 improperly discloses credentials for the smb functionality of the device. Usernames and passwords for all smb users are revealed in plaintext on the smbserver.asp page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

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-2021-20164?

How severe is CVE-2021-20164?

CVE-2021-20164 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20164?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST