What is the severity of CVE-2021-20163?

CVE-2021-20163 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20163?

To fix CVE-2021-20163, you should update the firmware of the Trendnet TEW-827DRU to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What information is leaked due to CVE-2021-20163?

CVE-2021-20163 leaks usernames and passwords for all FTP users in plaintext on the ftpserver.asp page.

Which versions of Trendnet TEW-827DRU are affected by CVE-2021-20163?

CVE-2021-20163 affects Trendnet TEW-827DRU with firmware version 2.08B01.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-20163?

A recommended workaround for CVE-2021-20163 is to disable FTP access until the firmware can be updated.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-20163

medium

4.9

CWE

522

30/12/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-20163

First published: Thu Dec 30 2021(Updated: )

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 leaks information via the ftp web page. Usernames and passwords for all ftp users are revealed in plaintext on the ftpserver.asp page.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TRENDnet TEW-827DRU firmware	=2.08b01
TRENDnet TEW-827DRU	=2.0

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Reference Links

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20163?
CVE-2021-20163 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20163?
To fix CVE-2021-20163, you should update the firmware of the Trendnet TEW-827DRU to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What information is leaked due to CVE-2021-20163?
CVE-2021-20163 leaks usernames and passwords for all FTP users in plaintext on the ftpserver.asp page.
Which versions of Trendnet TEW-827DRU are affected by CVE-2021-20163?
CVE-2021-20163 affects Trendnet TEW-827DRU with firmware version 2.08B01.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-20163?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2021-20163 is to disable FTP access until the firmware can be updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20163?
CVE-2021-20163 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20163?
To fix CVE-2021-20163, you should update the firmware of the Trendnet TEW-827DRU to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What information is leaked due to CVE-2021-20163?
CVE-2021-20163 leaks usernames and passwords for all FTP users in plaintext on the ftpserver.asp page.
Which versions of Trendnet TEW-827DRU are affected by CVE-2021-20163?
CVE-2021-20163 affects Trendnet TEW-827DRU with firmware version 2.08B01.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-20163?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2021-20163 is to disable FTP access until the firmware can be updated.