CVE-2021-28669

Name: CVE-2021-28669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-29T20:15:13.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28669 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Xerox AltaLink B80xx before 103.008.020.23120, C8030/C8035 before 103.001.020.23120, C8045/C8055 before 103.002.020.23120 and C8070 before 103.003.020.23120 provide the ability to set configuration attributes without administrative rights.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xerox AltaLink B80xx before 103.008.020.23120, C8030/C8035 before 103.001.020.23120, C8045/C8055 before 103.002.020.23120 and C8070 before 103.003.020.23120 provide the ability to set configuration attributes without administrative rights.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xerox	Altalink B8045 Firmware	< 103.008.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink B8055 Firmware	< 103.008.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink B8065 Firmware	< 103.008.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink B8075 Firmware	< 103.008.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink B8090 Firmware	< 103.008.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink C8030 Firmware	< 103.001.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink C8035 Firmware	< 103.001.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink C8045 Firmware	< 103.002.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink C8055 Firmware	< 103.002.020.23120
Xerox	Altalink C8070 Firmware	< 103.003.020.23120

References

https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cert_Security_Mini_Bulletin_XRX20R_for_ALB80xx-C80xx-2.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cert_Security_Mini_Bulletin_XRX20R_for_ALB80xx-C80xx-2.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28669?

How severe is CVE-2021-28669?

CVE-2021-28669 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28669?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST