CVE-2021-46381

Name: CVE-2021-46381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-04T16:15:09.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 57.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-46381 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Local File Inclusion due to path traversal in D-Link DAP-1620 leads to unauthorized internal files reading [/etc/passwd] and [/etc/shadow].. EPSS estimates a 57.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local File Inclusion due to path traversal in D-Link DAP-1620 leads to unauthorized internal files reading [/etc/passwd] and [/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

57.98%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dap-1620 Firmware	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167070/DLINK-DAP-1620-A1-1.01-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19OP09msw8l7CJ622nkvnvnt7EKun1eCG?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167070/DLINK-DAP-1620-A1-1.01-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19OP09msw8l7CJ622nkvnvnt7EKun1eCG?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46381?

Local File Inclusion due to path traversal in D-Link DAP-1620 leads to unauthorized internal files reading [/etc/passwd] and [/etc/shadow].

How severe is CVE-2021-46381?

CVE-2021-46381 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 57.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46381?

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-2021-46381?

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Source: NVD / NIST