CVE-2021-21820: Critical severity d-link dir-3040 vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2021
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Updated

A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the Libcli Test Environment functionality of D-LINK DIR-3040 1.13B03. A specially crafted network request can lead to code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dlink Dir-3040 Firmware=1.13b03
Dlink DIR-3040

Event History

Jul 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21820?

CVE-2021-21820 is a hard-coded password vulnerability in the Libcli Test Environment functionality of D-LINK DIR-3040 1.13B03.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-21820?

CVE-2021-21820 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-21820?

The affected software for CVE-2021-21820 is D-LINK DIR-3040 1.13B03.

4

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2021-21820?

CVE-2021-21820 is a hard-coded password vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-21820?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-21820. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version.

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