CVE-2021-20709: Critical severity nec wf1200crs vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

Improper validation of integrity check value vulnerability in NEC Aterm WF1200CR firmware Ver1.3.2 and earlier, Aterm WG1200CR firmware Ver1.3.3 and earlier, and Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.5.1 and earlier allows an attacker with an administrative privilege to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending a specially crafted request to a specific URL.

Affected Software

6 affected components
NEC Aterm WF1200CR firmware<=1.3.2
NEC Aterm WF1200CR
NEC Aterm WG1200CR firmware<=1.3.3
NEC Aterm WG1200CR
NEC Aterm WG2600HS firmware<=1.5.1
NEC Aterm WG2600HS

Event History

Apr 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20709?

CVE-2021-20709 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on NEC Aterm WF1200CR, Aterm WG1200CR, and Aterm WG2600HS routers.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20709?

CVE-2021-20709 is considered critical with a severity rating of 7.2.

3

How does CVE-2021-20709 impact NEC Aterm WF1200CR firmware Ver1.3.2 and earlier?

CVE-2021-20709 allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on NEC Aterm WF1200CR firmware Ver1.3.2 and earlier.

4

How does CVE-2021-20709 impact NEC Aterm WG1200CR firmware Ver1.3.3 and earlier?

CVE-2021-20709 allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on NEC Aterm WG1200CR firmware Ver1.3.3 and earlier.

5

How does CVE-2021-20709 impact NEC Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.5.1 and earlier?

CVE-2021-20709 allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on NEC Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.5.1 and earlier.

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