CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-20696: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Apr 26 2021(Updated: )

DAP-1880AC firmware version 1.21 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending a specially crafted request to a specific CGI program.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DAP-1880AC Firmware<=1.21
Dlink DAP-1880AC Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-20696?

    CVE-2021-20696 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-20696?

    To fix CVE-2021-20696, update the DAP-1880AC firmware to version 1.22 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-20696?

    CVE-2021-20696 affects users running DAP-1880AC firmware version 1.21 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-20696?

    CVE-2021-20696 is a command injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands.

  • Can CVE-2021-20696 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-20696 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted request to the targeted device.

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