CVE-2021-37316

Name: CVE-2021-37316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T18:15:12.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37316 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL injection vulnerability in Cloud Disk in ASUS RT-AC68U router firmware version before 3.0.0.4.386.41634 allows remote attackers to view sensitive information via /etc/shadow.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Cloud Disk in ASUS RT-AC68U router firmware version before 3.0.0.4.386.41634 allows remote attackers to view sensitive information via /etc/shadow.

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

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac68u Firmware	< 3.0.0.4.386.41634

References

https://robertchen.cc/blog/2021/03/31/asus-rceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://robertchen.cc/blog/2021/03/31/asus-rceExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37316?

SQL injection vulnerability in Cloud Disk in ASUS RT-AC68U router firmware version before 3.0.0.4.386.41634 allows remote attackers to view sensitive information via /etc/shadow.

How severe is CVE-2021-37316?

CVE-2021-37316 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37316?

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-2021-37316?

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Source: NVD / NIST