CVE-2021-27171
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 17.84%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27171 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. It is possible to start a Linux telnetd as root on port 26/tcp by using the CLI interface commands of ddd and shell (or tshell).. EPSS estimates a 17.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. It is possible to start a Linux telnetd as root on port 26/tcp by using the CLI interface commands of ddd and shell (or tshell).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberhome | Hg6245d Firmware | <= rp2613 |
References
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#telnet-cli-privilege-escalationExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#telnet-cli-privilege-escalationExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27171?
An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. It is possible to start a Linux telnetd as root on port 26/tcp by using the CLI interface commands of ddd and shell (or tshell).
How severe is CVE-2021-27171?
CVE-2021-27171 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27171?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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