CVE-2021-39614
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.68%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39614 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DVX-2000MS contains hard-coded credentials for undocumented user accounts in the '/etc/passwd' file. As weak passwords have been used, the plaintext passwords can be recovered from the hash values.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
D-Link DVX-2000MS contains hard-coded credentials for undocumented user accounts in the '/etc/passwd' file. As weak passwords have been used, the plaintext passwords can be recovered from the hash values.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dvx-2000ms Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.nussko.com/advisories/advisory-2021-08-01.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.nussko.com/advisories/advisory-2021-08-01.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39614?
D-Link DVX-2000MS contains hard-coded credentials for undocumented user accounts in the '/etc/passwd' file. As weak passwords have been used, the plaintext passwords can be recovered from the hash values.
How severe is CVE-2021-39614?
CVE-2021-39614 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39614?
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-2021-39614?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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