CVE-2021-27221
First published: Fri Mar 19 2021(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** MikroTik RouterOS 6.47.9 allows remote authenticated ftp users to create or overwrite arbitrary .rsc files via the /export command. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior because of how user policies work.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MikroTik RouterOS | =6.47.9 | |
| =6.47.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27221?
CVE-2021-27221 is a vulnerability in MikroTik RouterOS 6.47.9 that allows remote authenticated ftp users to create or overwrite arbitrary .rsc files via the /export command.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27221?
CVE-2021-27221 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).
How does CVE-2021-27221 affect MikroTik RouterOS?
CVE-2021-27221 affects MikroTik RouterOS 6.47.9.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-27221?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-27221 by using remote authenticated ftp access to create or overwrite .rsc files using the /export command.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-27221?
At the time of writing, there is no official fix or patch available for CVE-2021-27221.
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