CVE-2021-41873

Name: CVE-2021-41873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-26T12:15:07.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41873 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. Penguin Aurora TV Box 41502 is a high-end network HD set-top box produced by Tencent Video and Skyworth Digital. An unauthorized access vulnerability exists in the Penguin Aurora Box. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Penguin Aurora TV Box 41502 is a high-end network HD set-top box produced by Tencent Video and Skyworth Digital. An unauthorized access vulnerability exists in the Penguin Aurora Box. An attacker can use the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a specific link to remotely control the TV.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skyworth	Penguin Aurora Box Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2934166Third Party Advisory
https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2934166Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41873?

How severe is CVE-2021-41873?

CVE-2021-41873 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41873?

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