CVE-2021-28160

Name: CVE-2021-28160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-18T19:15:13.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Wireless-N WiFi Repeater REV 1.0 (28.08.06.1) suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to unsanitized SSID value when the latter is displayed in the /repeater.html page ("Repeater Wizard" homepage section).. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wireless-N WiFi Repeater REV 1.0 (28.08.06.1) suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to unsanitized SSID value when the latter is displayed in the /repeater.html page ("Repeater Wizard" homepage section).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acexy Wireless-N Wifi Repeater Project	Acexy Wireless-N Wifi Repeater Firmware	28.08.06.1

References

https://blog-ssh3ll.medium.com/acexy-wireless-n-wifi-repeater-vulnerabilities-8bd5d14a2990Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.amazon.com/Extender-Wireless-Repeater-External-Antennas/dp/B08GMCC6X2/Product
https://blog-ssh3ll.medium.com/acexy-wireless-n-wifi-repeater-vulnerabilities-8bd5d14a2990Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.amazon.com/Extender-Wireless-Repeater-External-Antennas/dp/B08GMCC6X2/Product

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28160?

How severe is CVE-2021-28160?

CVE-2021-28160 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28160?

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-2021-28160?

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Source: NVD / NIST