CVE-2021-21730: Critical severity zte zxhn h168n firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

A ZTE product is impacted by improper access control vulnerability. The attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access CLI by brute force attacks.This affects: ZXHN H168N V3.5.0TY.T6

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZTE Zxhn H168n Firmware=3.5.0_ty.t6
ZTE ZXHN H168N

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21730?

CVE-2021-21730 is an improper access control vulnerability impacting a ZTE product.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21730?

The severity of CVE-2021-21730 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-21730 impact ZTE ZXHN H168N V3.5.0_TY.T6?

CVE-2021-21730 allows attackers to access the CLI of ZTE ZXHN H168N V3.5.0_TY.T6 by exploiting the vulnerability through brute force attacks.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-21730?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2021-21730. It is recommended to follow the vendor's advisory and apply any available patches or mitigations.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21730?

More information about CVE-2021-21730 can be found in the ZTE support news article at https://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1014864.

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