CVE-2021-40149

Name: CVE-2021-40149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-17T22:15:08.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 5.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40149 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The web server of the E1 Zoom camera through 3.0.0.716 discloses its SSL private key via the root web server directory. In this way an attacker can download the entire key via the /self.key URI.. EPSS estimates a 5.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web server of the E1 Zoom camera through 3.0.0.716 discloses its SSL private key via the root web server directory. In this way an attacker can download the entire key via the /self.key URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.99%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Reolink	E1 Zoom Firmware	<= 3.0.0.716

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167407/Reolink-E1-Zoom-Camera-3.0.0.716-Private-Key-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MrTuxracer/advisories/blob/master/CVEs/CVE-2021-40149.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167407/Reolink-E1-Zoom-Camera-3.0.0.716-Private-Key-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MrTuxracer/advisories/blob/master/CVEs/CVE-2021-40149.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40149?

The web server of the E1 Zoom camera through 3.0.0.716 discloses its SSL private key via the root web server directory. In this way an attacker can download the entire key via the /self.key URI.

How severe is CVE-2021-40149?

CVE-2021-40149 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40149?

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-2021-40149?

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Source: NVD / NIST