CVE-2021-29295

Name: CVE-2021-29295
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-10T20:15:08.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29295 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability exists in D-Link DSP-W215 1.10, which could let a remote malicious user cause a denial of servie via usr/bin/lighttpd. It could be triggered by sending an HTTP request without URL in the start line directly to the device. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability exists in D-Link DSP-W215 1.10, which could let a remote malicious user cause a denial of servie via usr/bin/lighttpd. It could be triggered by sending an HTTP request without URL in the start line directly to the device. NOTE: The DSP-W215 and all hardware revisions is considered End of Life and as such this issue will not be patched

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsp-W215 Firmware	1.10

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10211Vendor Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10211Vendor Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29295?

How severe is CVE-2021-29295?

CVE-2021-29295 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29295?

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