CVE-2021-27178

Name: CVE-2021-27178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-10T19:15:15.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 18.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. Some passwords are stored in cleartext in nvram.. EPSS estimates a 18.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. Some passwords are stored in cleartext in nvram.

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27178?

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. Some passwords are stored in cleartext in nvram.

How severe is CVE-2021-27178?

CVE-2021-27178 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-2021-27178?

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-2021-27178?

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Source: NVD / NIST