CVE-2021-25310
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CVE-2021-25310 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The administration web interface on Belkin Linksys WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices allows remote authenticated attackers to execute system commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the ui_language POST parameter to the apply.cgi form endpoint. This occurs in do_upgrade_post in mini_httpd. EPSS estimates a 4.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The administration web interface on Belkin Linksys WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices allows remote authenticated attackers to execute system commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the ui_language POST parameter to the apply.cgi form endpoint. This occurs in do_upgrade_post in mini_httpd. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintaine
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Belkin | Linksys Wrt160nl Firmware | 1.0.04.002_us_20130619 |
References
- https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisoriesThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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