CVE-2021-27175

Name: CVE-2021-27175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-10T19:15:15.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 18.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27175 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. wifictl_2g.cfg has cleartext passwords and 0644 permissions.. EPSS estimates a 18.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. wifictl_2g.cfg has cleartext passwords and 0644 permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

18.18%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fiberhome	Hg6245d Firmware	<= rp2613

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#system-credentials-clear-text-filesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#system-credentials-clear-text-filesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27175?

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. wifictl_2g.cfg has cleartext passwords and 0644 permissions.

How severe is CVE-2021-27175?

CVE-2021-27175 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27175?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-27175?

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Source: NVD / NIST