What is CVE-2021-23242?

CVE-2021-23242 is a vulnerability in MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices that allows Directory Traversal via ../ to the UPnP server.

How does CVE-2021-23242 affect MERCUSYS Mercury X18G devices?

CVE-2021-23242 affects MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices by allowing Directory Traversal via ../ to the UPnP server, as demonstrated by the /../../conf/template/uhttpd.json URI.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23242?

The severity of CVE-2021-23242 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

How can I fix CVE-2021-23242 on my MERCUSYS Mercury X18G device?

To fix CVE-2021-23242, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by MERCUSYS.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23242?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-23242 on the reference links provided: [GitHub](https://github.com/BATTZION/MY_REQUEST/blob/master/Mercury%20Router%20Upnp%20Server%20Directory%20Traversal.md), [MERCUSYS Official Website](https://www.mercurycom.com.cn/product-521-1.html), [MERCUSYS Support](https://www.mercusys.com/en/).

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CVE-2021-23242

medium

5.3

CWE

7/1/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-23242: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Jan 07 2021(Updated: )

MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices allow Directory Traversal via ../ to the UPnP server, as demonstrated by the /../../conf/template/uhttpd.json URI.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mercusys Mercury X18g Firmware	=1.0.5
MERCUSYS Mercury X18G

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What is CVE-2021-23242?
CVE-2021-23242 is a vulnerability in MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices that allows Directory Traversal via ../ to the UPnP server.
How does CVE-2021-23242 affect MERCUSYS Mercury X18G devices?
CVE-2021-23242 affects MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices by allowing Directory Traversal via ../ to the UPnP server, as demonstrated by the /../../conf/template/uhttpd.json URI.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23242?
The severity of CVE-2021-23242 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can I fix CVE-2021-23242 on my MERCUSYS Mercury X18G device?
To fix CVE-2021-23242, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by MERCUSYS.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23242?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-23242 on the reference links provided: [GitHub](https://github.com/BATTZION/MY_REQUEST/blob/master/Mercury%20Router%20Upnp%20Server%20Directory%20Traversal.md), [MERCUSYS Official Website](https://www.mercurycom.com.cn/product-521-1.html), [MERCUSYS Support](https://www.mercusys.com/en/).

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