CVE-2021-43164

Name: CVE-2021-43164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-04T01:15:49.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 34.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43164 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Ruijie Networks Ruijie RG-EW Series Routers up to ReyeeOS 1.55.1915 / EW_3.0(1)B11P55 via the updateVersion function in /cgi-bin/luci/api/wireless.. EPSS estimates a 34.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Ruijie Networks Ruijie RG-EW Series Routers up to ReyeeOS 1.55.1915 / EW_3.0(1)B11P55 via the updateVersion function in /cgi-bin/luci/api/wireless.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

34.95%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ruijienetworks	Reyeeos	<= 1.55.1915_ew_3.0\(1\)b11p55

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167099/Ruijie-Reyee-Mesh-Router-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://ruijie.comNot Applicable
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167099/Ruijie-Reyee-Mesh-Router-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://ruijie.comNot Applicable
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43164?

How severe is CVE-2021-43164?

CVE-2021-43164 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 34.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43164?

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-2021-43164?

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Source: NVD / NIST